Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Toyota Tacoma
$478
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Toyota Tundra
$606
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
3
1
2
Above Average
The Toyota Tacoma Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 7th out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $478 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Tacoma.
3
1
2
Above Average
The Toyota Tundra Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $606 which means it has average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, these issues occur less often, so major repairs are infrequent for the Tundra.
“This Tacoma has been an exceptionally reliable truck. Comfortable and quiet inside (still after 100K), nice factory Toyota sound system. Consistent good gas mileage for a truck (24MPG). Manual...”
“This Tacoma has been an exceptionally reliable truck. Comfortable and quiet inside (still after...”
The Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Tundra are both pickups made by the same manufacturer. The Tacoma is a midsize body-on-frame pickup truck, and the Toyota Tundra is a full-size body-on-frame pickup truck. Both of these trucks come with rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive.
There are significant engine power differences between the Tacoma and the Tundra. The Tacoma’s standard engine has 159 horsepower, with 278 horsepower optional. The Tundra’s standard engine has a higher 310 horsepower, with a 381-horsepower option.
But as different as the engines are, the load carrying and towing capabilities are strikingly similar. The Tacoma will tow up to 6,800 pounds and offers a maximum payload of 1,620 pounds. The Tundra can also tow up to 6,800 pounds, and has a maximum payload of 1,660 pounds. These two trucks of different sizes are very similar in these key metrics.
The primary differences between the Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Tundra come down to size and power. If you’re fine with a midsize truck, the Tacoma will do most things as well as the larger Tundra. But if you need a larger truck with more interior space and more horsepower, the Tundra is the choice to make.