Tacoma vs. Tundra: Which 2024 Truck is Better
Tacoma vs. Tundra: Which 2024 Toyota Truck is Better? Find Out
The Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra are pickup trucks.
They're popular.
But the similarities end there. And with the Tacoma redesigned for 2024, now is the perfect time to compare these models. Read on to learn all you need to know about which Toyota truck suits you best.
Tacoma vs. Tundra: Dimensions
| 2024 Toyota Tacoma (Base) | 2024 Toyota Tundra (Base) | |
| MSRP* | $33,700 | $39,965 |
| Engine | 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder | 3.4L twin-turbo V6 |
| Horsepower and Torque | Up to 270 HP and 310 pounds-feet of torque | 358 HP and 406 pounds-feet of torque |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs. | 8,300 lbs. |
| Payload Capacity | Not Available | 1,810-1,940 lbs. |
| Length | 213 inches | 233.6 inches |
| Width | 76.9 inches | 80.2 inches |
| Height | 73.9 inches | 78 inches |
| Gas Mileage (city/highway) | Up To 20/26 MPG | Up To 18/24 MPG |
2024 Toyota Tacoma Trucks
2024 Toyota Tundra Trucks
Tacoma vs. Tundra: Price and Trim Levels
Both the Tundra and the Tacoma are affordable trucks for a wide array of price ranges. They also come in many different sizes, packages, trim levels, and options. Which is the least expensive of the two? As the smaller and less powerful truck, the Toyota Tacoma is the more affordable model. It comes in six trim levels: SR, SR5, TRD Pre-Runner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited. The Toyota Tundra contains a higher price tag, but offers eight trim levels: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, 1794 Limited Edition, and Capstone.
Tacoma vs. Tundra: Performance
When it comes to performance, your choice will all depend on how much fuel efficiency you expect and how much power you need. The Tacoma is more efficient, while the Tundra is more powerful. The 2024 Toyota Tacoma gets up to 21/26 EPA-estimated MPG (city/hwy). The Tundra earns up to 20/24 MPG. Both models have hybrids, but fuel economy data for those aren't available.
The Tundra's towing capacity ranges between 8,300 and 11,380 lbs. The Tacoma's is considerable less: 3,500 to 6,500 lbs. The Tundra's engine also provides more horsepower and torque.
Toyota Tacoma Interior
Toyota Tundra Interior
Tacoma vs. Tundra: Space
The 2024 Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma seat five. Both provide plenty of space for your passengers to spread out. But the Tundra has more. The Tacoma comes with 39.7 inches of front headroom and 33.7 inches of rear legroom. The Tundra includes up to 41 inches of front headroom and 41.6 inches of rear legroom.
Outside, the Tacoma's bed totals 60.3 inches long and 56.4 inches wide. Its depth is 21.2 inches. The Tundra's bed-length ranges between 65.6 and 96.5 inches. Its width is 58.7 inches and depth is 20.9 inches.
The Tundra and Tacoma provide up to 9.4 inches of minimum ground clearance.
Tacoma vs. Tundra: Reliability
Reliability data is not yet available for the 2024 models. But based on third-party consumer resources, the Tacoma is a slightly more reliable truck than the Tundra.
The 2023 Tacoma got 83 out of 100 score in J.D. Power's dependability study. The Tundra scored a 78. This indicates slightly fewer problems reported by Tacoma owners over a three-year period.
RepairPal, an auto repair and maintenance online marketplace, gave the Tacoma and Tundra 3.5 out of 5 reliability ratings. However, it estimated that Tundra owners will spend $606 a year on repairs. Tacoma owners are projected to spend $478.
Test Out Either Pickup Truck at Sloane Toyota of Malvern
Whether you have your heart set on a specific Toyota truck or you still aren't sure which one matches your preferences and price range, we encourage you to take the short drive from West Chester, PA, Devon, or beyond to our Sloane Toyota of Malvern dealership. Our team would love to offer you a test drive on both the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tacoma. We'll help you make a decision today!
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