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Compare 2020 Toyota Tacoma vs 2020 Toyota Tundra

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2020 Toyota Tacoma VS 2020 Toyota Tundra
$26,050 Starting MSRP$33,575
159 HP Horsepower 381 HP
20 city / 23 hwy Fuel Economy 13 city / 15 highway

In-Depth Comparison: 2020 Toyota Tacoma vs 2020 Toyota Tundra

The thing to remember when comparing these trucks is that the 2020 Toyota Tacoma is a midsize truck— the smaller, lighter model of the pair. A great deal of the pros and cons in this comparison hinges upon fuel economy, price, and hauling capability, all of which are affected by the size of the vehicle.

Size Differences

The 2020 Tacoma’s truck bed maxes out at 73.7 inches, four and a half inches shorter than the Tundra’s standard bed length. The 2020 Tundra’s greatest available bed length is 97.6 inches, available on its Double Cab variants. Choosing the Double Cab on the Tacoma shortens its bed length to 60.5 inches, whereas the CrewMax Cab option on the Toyota Tundra offers the greatest total passenger volume, and only shortens the bed length to 66.7 inches from the truck’s standard 78.7 inches.

If you’re worried about fitting in tight parking spaces, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma has a clear edge, being 74.4-inches wide on its standard variant, and 75.2-inches wide on the Double Cab models. The 2020 Toyota Tundra, on the other hand, is 79.9-inches wide on all of its variants. All Tacoma trims are 212.3 inches in length, significantly shorter than even the shortest Tundras, which are 228.9 inches in length. The longest Tundras feature the Double Cab with the 97.6-inch bed mentioned above, and they’re 247.8 inches long— a half-inch shy of being three feet longer end-to-end than the Toyota Tacoma.

Powertrain

The standard 2020 Toyota Tacoma powertrain features a 2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder with VVT-iW (Variable Valve Timing-intelligent Wide) exhaust that offers 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. The Tacoma has one engine upgrade available on the SR, Limited and TRD trims. A 3.5L V6 DOHC direct-injection Atkinson-cycle engine with VVT-iW intake and exhaust, which bumps its power up significantly, yielding 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. The 2020 Toyota Tundra has a more powerful engine, with every model featuring a 5.7L Aluminum i-FORCE V8 with Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS), Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and 4-2-1 tubular stainless-steel exhaust manifold. This engine yields 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque, and it’s the only powertrain option available on the Tundra.

Fuel Economy

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma gets to reap the rewards of its small stature when it comes to fuel economy. The standard Tacoma is the best-performing of all of these trucks and their variants when it comes to fuel efficiency, getting 20 mpg in the city, and 23 on the highway. The standard 2020 Toyota Tundra is next up, getting 13 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway. The Tacoma has one last trick up its sleeve, with a manual transmission available on its TRD variants, which can give drivers an additional level of control over their handling experience and fuel economy. Choosing the manual can also bring down the sticker price on a particular model by $1,200 or more.

Interior Features

If there’s a particular feature you’re looking for, it’s likely you can find it on either of these pickups. If you’re partial to the Tacoma form-factor, you can choose variants like the Tacoma Limited. Enjoy access to Leather-Trimmed Seats, Front Dual-Zone Climate Control, and a Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof. On the TRD variants, you get a more aggressive style and added hood scoop. The 2020 Tundra offer similar upgrades in terms of seat appointments and climate control, with much more. One thing to note is the Tundra’s unique CrewMax Cab Capability, which offers the greatest cab size out of all of these variants, easily seating 5 large adults comfortably in the cab. The Tundra also has access to luxury features like Black Premium Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seating, and 20-inch Chrome-Clad Alloy Wheels.

The Bottom Line

The Toyota Tacoma is the winner if fuel economy and price are your main concerns. If your truck is going to spend much of its life on the highway, and you’d like to save approximately $8,000, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma is the best bet. The Toyota Tundra is a strong contender when it comes to power and towing capacity. If your truck is your every-day workhorse, you might want to opt for the extra bulk that the Tundra provides. The last important criterion is cab-space. If you find yourself with friends in the back seat of your truck on a regular basis, I’m sure they’ll be grateful if you went for the CrewMax option available on the Toyota Tundra.

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