Toyota Tundra Vs Toyota Tacoma: Everything You Need to Know

This article is a guide to buying a pick-up truck out of the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma. The Tacoma came into existence in 1995 and replaced the manufacturer’s truck as at that time known as the Toyota Pickup. The change to the name and structure made the Toyota Tundra become the manufacturer’s mid-size truck compared to its larger pickup which is the Tundra. The Tacoma is a bit wider and has more room on the inside for passengers. The exterior also has a sort of mean and rugged look.

The Toyota Tundra has been in existence since 1999 and was the first full-size truck in the US to come from a Japanese company. Toyota introduced the Tundra in hopes to compete with the likes of Ford’s F-150 and Chevrolet’s Silverado. The Tacoma and Tundra are both built-in in San Antonio, Texas.

Toyota Tundra Vs Toyota Tacoma Performance 

Both the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma have different performances and capabilities given the fact that they are built differently and have various under-the-hood features. Any buyer looking for a vehicle with a manual transmission should go for the Toyota Tacoma but in terms of power, they should go for the Toyota Tundra.

Although the 2018 Tacoma did not include new engine options it included the manual transmission option that now has a six-speed instead of a five speed. The Tacoma also features a 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder engine that produces 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. Also included is a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine that produces 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque which gives the vehicle more power. When it is properly equipped, it can tow for a maximum capacity of 6,400 pounds.

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The Toyota Tundra is equipped with more power, payload and towing capabilities than the Tacoma. It has a 4.6-liter i-FORCE V8 that produces 310 horsepower and 327 pound-feet of torque. Also included is a six-speed automatic transmission. The engine has a double overhead cam, a 32-valve head design and variable valve timing. Added to the first engine is another engine option which is a 5.7-liter i-FORCE that produces 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque giving the vehicle more power. When it is properly equipped, it has a maximum towing capacity of 10,200 pounds.

Toyota Tundra Vs Toyota Tacoma Fuel Economy

Tacoma’s efficiency is not as strong because it has low-tech engine options. The economy in the city driving dips into the teens even with the little four-cylinder engine it has, the performance is not so impressive as the thirsty V6. The estimated fuel economy is 18 mpg city run and 22 mpg highway run.

The Tundra’s heavy CrewMax versions are rated at just 13 mpg for the city run. The estimated fuel economy is 13 mpg city run and 17 mpg highway run. It has a massive 38-gallon fuel tank.

Toyota Tundra Vs Toyota Tacoma Interior Size

The Toyota Tacoma gives two available body sizes which is the Access cab and the Double cab. They both have 42.9 inches in the legroom for the front seat passengers. The Access cab has 24.6 inches of space for the rear-seat legroom and the Double cam has 32.6 inches of space for the rear-seat legroom. The two models have 39.7 inches of front headroom but the Access has 34.9 inches in the rear headroom while the Double cab has 38.3 inches of rear-seat headroom.

The Tundra also offers the same in terms of headroom with the Double cab and CrewMax. Although, you will get a little less than 39 inches in rear-seat headroom. The Tundra also has a little less than 39 inches in rear-seat headroom. With the CrewMax, one can get 42.3 inches.

Buying Guide For The Toyota Tundra And Toyota Tacoma

1. Choosing between the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma all depends on the needs and preferences of the potential buyer. It is the buyer who will decide what he or she wants and which one would be their taste based on what the vehicles are equipped with. There should be a particular brand of the buyer’s own that will help them trust and choose wisely. Also, checking the market is a good idea because you would have to know if the two vehicles are truly the best in its class. Toyota might not be the best for the buyer and if the buyer is not satisfied with any of the vehicles, then there are other available pick-up truck options to choose from.
2. The Toyota Tundra and Tacoma are not so expensive but it would be advisable to budget before going out to purchase any of the vehicles.
3. Inspect the vehicle very well before purchasing it to ensure that the vehicle is still in good shape and has no engine faults.

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