Mazda B2300 vs. Nissan Frontier Review

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Frontier packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda B2300 down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Mazda is most certainly more maneuverable than the Nissan Frontier, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Frontier's engine isn't much larger than the Mazda B2300's. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Nissan Frontier isn't much more powerful than the Mazda B2300.

Utility
The Nissan will most definitely prove more convenient than the B2300 for those of you with frequent child-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Mazda B2300 and the Nissan Frontier regarding transporting cargo. Towing is substantially more the Nissan's forte than it is the Mazda's.

Convenience
The Nissan Frontier's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the B2300.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Nissan Frontier offers a bit more head room than the Mazda B2300, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Nissan is tremendously heavier than the Mazda B2300. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Frontier than the Mazda B2300 because of its bigger tank. The Mazda B2300 and the Nissan Frontier compete for the same parking spaces. The Mazda B2300's shorter wheelbase will give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Frontier is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Mazda to the dealership as the Nissan. The Nissan Frontier consumes a lot of gasoline compared to the Mazda B2300. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the B2300 is the winner regarding gas mileage. The Nissan Frontier is tremendously pricier than the Mazda in terms of MSRP. The Nissan Frontier will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Mazda B2300. The B2300 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Nissan Frontier.

Warranty
The Mazda B2300 and the Nissan Frontier have the same basic warranty.