2020 Toyota Tundra vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma
Overview | |
MSRP$33,575 | MSRP$26,400 |
Average price$39,803 | Average price$36,029 |
Listings624 | Listings3862 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews5.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Toyota Tundra Reviews SummaryToyota hasn’t completely redesigned the Tundra full-size pickup truck since George W. Bush was the president of the United States. Let that sink in for a moment. What that means for you is that a 2020 Toyota Tundra should prove utterly bulletproof in terms of reliability. What this also means is that a 2020 Toyota Tundra is uncompetitive in numerous ways. | |
2021 Toyota Tacoma Reviews SummaryLast redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine5.7L 381 hp V8 | Engine2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower381 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City13 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway18 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.7L 381 hp V8 | Engine Name2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower381 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City13 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway18 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity6 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length78.7 in | Bed Length73.7 in |
Curb Weight5170 lbs | Curb Weight3915 lbs |
Height76.0 in | Height70.6 in |
Length228.9 in | Length212.3 in |
Width79.9 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase145.7 in | Wheelbase127.4 in |
Maximum Payload1730 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity10200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity10200 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,575 | $26,400 |
Average price | $39,803 | $36,029 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.9 |
Expert reviews | 5.3 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Toyota hasn’t completely redesigned the Tundra full-size pickup truck since George W. Bush was the president of the United States. Let that sink in for a moment. What that means for you is that a 2020 Toyota Tundra should prove utterly bulletproof in terms of reliability. What this also means is that a 2020 Toyota Tundra is uncompetitive in numerous ways. | Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, The Tacoma once dominated midsize-truck sales. In recent years, though, it’s faced stronger competition from the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon twins, the Ford Ranger, and the Jeep Gladiator. A redesigned Nissan Frontier and heavily-updated Honda Ridgeline are also on the way. Meanwhile, the Tacoma enters the 2021 model year largely unchanged. The only updates are two new special editions—the Nightshade Edition and Trail Special Edition—and standard dual-zone automatic climate control on all V6 models. Pickup truck buyers tend to want choices, and Toyota delivers. The Tacoma is available with four-cylinder and six-cylinder engines, Access Cab and four-door Double Cab body styles, rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), and six trim levels— SR, SR5, TRD Off Road, TRD Sport, Limited, and TRD Pro—plus the two special editions. Our test vehicle was a Tacoma TRD Pro Double Cab. The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused of the Tacoma models, so naturally, it gets standard 4WD drive. While Toyota does offer a more comfort-oriented Tacoma Limited model, the TRD Pro is also positioned at the top of the lineup. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 5.7L 381 hp V8 | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 6 | 4 |
Horsepower | 381 hp @ 5600 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 13 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 18 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.7L 381 hp V8 | 2.7L 159 hp I4 |
Torque | 401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
Horsepower | 381 hp @ 5600 rpm | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 13 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 18 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 6 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 78.7 in | 73.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5170 lbs | 3915 lbs |
Height | 76.0 in | 70.6 in |
Length | 228.9 in | 212.3 in |
Width | 79.9 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 145.7 in | 127.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1730 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 10200 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 10200 lbs | |
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