2020 Toyota Tacoma vs 2020 RAM 2500
Overview | |
MSRP$26,050 | MSRP$33,895 |
Average price$32,279 | Average price$43,966 |
Listings1736 | Listings745 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Toyota Tacoma Reviews SummaryGrowing up in the post–Marty McFly era, I saw small Toyota pickups everywhere in America. When the American automakers abandoned this market in the late 2000s, Toyota kept on trucking. The Tacoma remains the best-selling midsize truck in the US—it's more popular than the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Nissan Frontier combined. The Ford Ranger isn’t a threat, either. Nearly a quarter-million people purchased a Tacoma last year, a vehicle that by any measure is loud, slow, and defiantly old-fashioned. It’s the capability, size, and dependable off-road features that keep Tacoma buyers satisfied. For 2020, it gets few but important design and technology updates to push this rough-and-tumble pickup into modern times. | |
2020 RAM 2500 Reviews SummaryHeavy-duty trucks are all about headroom. It's packing a half-ton of timber in the bed without feeling a thing in the cab, or pulling 8,000 pounds and knowing there's another 8,000 or more in reserve. While it's acceptable to max out a light-duty truck on occasion, doing so puts excessive stress on the powertrain, brakes, and tires. HD trucks like the 2020 Ram 2500 are flashier and monstrous in size, but their posture is serious. If your life requires a truck like this, then I’d recommend you indulge in the Ram’s top-grade luxury, technology, and capability. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.7L 159 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City20 | MPG City |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 159 hp I4 | Engine Name6.4L 410 hp V8 |
Torque180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower410 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity3 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length73.7 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight3915 lbs | Curb Weight5988 lbs |
Height70.6 in | Height78.0 in |
Length212.3 in | Length232.0 in |
Width74.4 in | Width83.5 in |
Wheelbase127.4 in | Wheelbase140.0 in |
Maximum Payload1685 lbs | Maximum Payload4010 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity19680 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity15040 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,050 | $33,895 |
Average price | $32,279 | $43,966 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 8.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Growing up in the post–Marty McFly era, I saw small Toyota pickups everywhere in America. When the American automakers abandoned this market in the late 2000s, Toyota kept on trucking. The Tacoma remains the best-selling midsize truck in the US—it's more popular than the Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Nissan Frontier combined. The Ford Ranger isn’t a threat, either. Nearly a quarter-million people purchased a Tacoma last year, a vehicle that by any measure is loud, slow, and defiantly old-fashioned. It’s the capability, size, and dependable off-road features that keep Tacoma buyers satisfied. For 2020, it gets few but important design and technology updates to push this rough-and-tumble pickup into modern times. | Heavy-duty trucks are all about headroom. It's packing a half-ton of timber in the bed without feeling a thing in the cab, or pulling 8,000 pounds and knowing there's another 8,000 or more in reserve. While it's acceptable to max out a light-duty truck on occasion, doing so puts excessive stress on the powertrain, brakes, and tires. HD trucks like the 2020 Ram 2500 are flashier and monstrous in size, but their posture is serious. If your life requires a truck like this, then I’d recommend you indulge in the Ram’s top-grade luxury, technology, and capability. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 159 hp I4 | 6.4L 410 hp V8 |
Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 3 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 73.7 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3915 lbs | 5988 lbs |
Height | 70.6 in | 78.0 in |
Length | 212.3 in | 232.0 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 83.5 in |
Wheelbase | 127.4 in | 140.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1685 lbs | 4010 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 19680 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 15040 lbs | |
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