2022 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Tundra

2022 Toyota Tacoma vs 2022 Toyota Tundra
2022 Toyota Tacoma

vs.

2022 Toyota Tundra
$26,700 MSRP

Standard Starting Price

$35,950 MSRP
2.7L DOHC I4

Standard Engine

i-FORCE 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
159 hp

Standard Horsepower

348 hp
180 lb-ft of torque

Standard Torque

405 lb-ft of torque
1,440 pounds

Max Payload Capacity

1,940 pounds
18/22 mpg

Fuel Economy (city/highway)

18/24 mpg
6,800 pounds

Max Towing Capacity

12,000 pounds

Normal drivers know the value of a Toyota truck. But which one better suits your needs? What’s the difference between the Tacoma and Tundra? Which can tow more? Which truck gets better gas mileage? Which pickup costs less? We’re here to help, so we’ve put together a detailed, side-by-side 2022 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Tundra comparison below, including a Tundra vs. Tacoma mpg comparison.

2022 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Tundra – Towing and Payload

One difference between the Tacoma and Tundra is how much they can tow. Both trucks have impressive towing capacities for their classes. But the Tundra has the bigger engine and can tow a little more.

Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Tundra – Towing and Payload

2022 Toyota Tacoma

  • Maximum Towing Capacity – 6,800 pounds
  • Payload Capacity – 1,440 pounds

2022 Toyota Tundra

  • Maximum Towing Capacity – 12,000 pounds
  • Payload Capacity – 1,940 pounds

2022 Toyota Tundra vs. Tacoma – MPG and Starting Price

So, which is the better deal, the Toyota Tacoma or Toyota Tundra? Price is another difference between the Tacoma and Tundra. The MSRP for the smaller Tacoma comes in a little lower. Gas mileage for both models remains similar depending on the specific configuration you choose. Of course, you should check out our new vehicle specials for the best deals.

Toyota Tacoma vs. Tundra – Starting MSRP

  • 2022 Toyota Tacoma – $26,700
  • 2022 Toyota Tundra – $35,950

Toyota Tundra vs. Tacoma – MPG

  • 2022 Toyota Tacoma – 18 city /22 highway EPA-estimated mpg
  • 2022 Toyota Tundra – 18 city/24 EPA-estimated mpg 

2022 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Tundra – Performance

Either Toyota truck offers more than enough engine power for you to take our Morton roads like a boss. Of course, the twin-turbo engine in the Tundra delivers more power than the more price-conscious engine in the Tacoma. Here are the specs:

2022 Toyota Tacoma – Performance Specs

  • Standard Engine – 2.7L DOHC I4
  • Standard Horsepower – 159 hp
  • Standard Torque – 180 lb-ft of torque

2022 Toyota Tundra – Performance Specs

  • Standard Engine – i-FORCE 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6
  • Standard Horsepower – 348 hp
  • Standard Torque – 405 lb-ft of torque

Check Out the Toyota Tacoma and Tundra at Sam Leman Toyota Bloomington

Have you decided between the Tacoma and Tundra? Why not come test drive them both in Bloomington? You can get the ball rolling right now by finding out how much your trade is worth before you even get here. We’re just down the road from Springfield. So, drop by or contact us today!

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