Compare the2022 Toyota TundraVS 2021 Nissan Titan

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Payload and Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Tundra has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Titan doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Tundra has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Titan doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Both the Tundra and the Titan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height-adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Tundra for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Nissan doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Titan.

There are over 15 percent more Toyota dealers than there are Nissan dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Tundra’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 30 more problems per 100 vehicles, Nissan is ranked 21st.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Nissan vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Nissan is ranked 13th.

Engine

The Tundra’s optional 3.4 turbo V6 produces 66 lbs.-ft. more torque (479 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8. The Tundra’s optional 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 37 more horsepower (437 vs. 400) and 170 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Tundra gets better mileage than the Titan:

			MPG
Tundra
	RWD	SR 3.4 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		3.4 turbo V6 (389 HP)	18 city/23 hwy
	AWD	SR/SR5 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/23 hwy
		3.4 turbo V6 (389 HP)	17 city/22 hwy
Titan
	RWD	5.6 DOHC V8	16 city/21 hwy
	AWD	PRO-4X 5.6 DOHC V8	15 city/20 hwy
		5.6 DOHC V8	15 city/21 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Tundra i-FORCE MAX’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Titan doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Tundra’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Titan doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Tundra’s optional fuel tank has 6.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan (32.2 vs. 26 gallons).

Transmission

A ten-speed automatic is standard on the Toyota Tundra, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the Titan.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Tundra’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
Front Rotors	13.9 inches	13.78 inches
Rear Rotors	13.6 inches	13.58 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Titan (285/65R18 vs. 275/70R18).

Suspension and Handling

The Tundra TRD’s has front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Titan’s suspension doesn’t offer front gas-charged shocks.

The front and rear suspension of the Tundra uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the Titan, which uses leaf springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Tundra offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Titan’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

The Tundra Platinum/1794 has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Titan doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tundra’s wheelbase is longer than on the Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
Extended Cab Standard Bed	145.7 inches	139.8 inches
Extended Cab Long Bed	164.6 inches	n/a
Crew Cab Short Bed	145.7 inches	139.8 inches
Crew Cab Standard Bed	157.7 inches	n/a

For greater off-road capability the Tundra 8.1-foot bed Extended Cab Pickup has a 2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Titan Crew Cab (10.9 vs. 8.9 inches), allowing the Tundra to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Tundra 5.5-foot bed Crew Cab Pickup’s minimum ground clearance is 1.3 inches higher than on the Titan PRO-4X King Cab (11.2 vs. 9.9 inches).

Chassis

The Toyota Tundra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 450 pounds less than the Nissan Titan.

Passenger Space

The Tundra Extended Cab Pickup has .1 inches more front headroom, 1.8 inches more front hip room, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 8.5 inches more rear legroom and 1.1 inches more rear hip room than the Titan King Cab.

The Tundra Crew Cab Pickup has 1.8 inches more front hip room, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 3.1 inches more rear legroom and .2 inches more rear hip room than the Titan Crew Cab.

Payload and Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Titan is limited to 9310 pounds. The Tundra Extended Cab Pickup offers up to a 12000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Tundra has a higher standard payload capacity than the Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
Extended Cab half ton	1860 lbs.	1600 lbs.
Crew Cab	1810 lbs.	1590 lbs.

The Tundra has much higher optional payload capacities than the Titan:

	Tundra	Titan
Extended Cab half ton	1940 lbs.	1600 lbs.
Crew Cab	1885 lbs.	1590 lbs.
Extended Cab half ton 4x4	1830 lbs.	1680 lbs.
Crew Cab 4x4	1820 lbs.	1650 lbs.

Ergonomics

The Tundra Platinum/1794 offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Titan doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Tundra’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Titan’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The power windows standard on both the Tundra and the Titan have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Tundra is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The Titan prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

The Tundra’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Titan’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or close them fully.

The Smart Key System standard on the Tundra allows you to unlock the driver’s door, tailgate and start the engine all without removing a key from pocket or purse. This eliminates searching for keys before loading cargo, getting in the vehicle in bad weather or making a hurried start to your trip. The Nissan Titan’s Pushbutton Start doesn’t unlock the doors or the tailgate.

The Tundra Hybrid has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Titan doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Tundra to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Titan doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Tundra has standard power remote mirrors. The Titan S doesn’t offer either a remote driver side or passenger side mirror. The driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Tundra’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. The Titan S doesn’t offer heated side mirrors.

The Tundra Limited/Platinum/1794/TRD Pro has standard front air-conditioned seats and the Tundra Platinum/1794 also has them in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Titan doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

The Tundra’s standard automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set, automatically controlling fan speed, vents and temperature to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment. The Titan S doesn’t offer automatic air conditioning.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Tundra CrewMax has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The Titan S doesn’t offer rear vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Toyota Tundra (except SR/SR5) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Titan doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

Recommendations

The Toyota Tundra outsold the Nissan Titan by over three to one during the 2021 model year.