The midsize and full-size light-duty truck markets are highly competitive, but Toyota has front runners in both classes with the Tacoma and Tundra models. Here at Longo Toyota of Prosper, Texas, we offer a side-by-side comparison of the Tacoma and Tundra to help you choose the truck that best suits your needs. Discover the key differences between the 2025 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra, comparing trims, features, and performance.
2025 Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Tundra Comparison
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra fall into different classes of pickup — the Tacoma is a midsize truck, while the Tundra is a full-size truck. This comparison will help you decide which size truck offers the capability and features you need.
Depending on the trim, you can choose the 2025 Tacoma with a two-door two-seat XtraCab and a 6-foot bed or a four-door five-seat Double Cab with a 5-foot or 6-foot bed. The XtraCab has generous cargo space behind the front seats, while the Double Cab has storage beneath and behind the rear seats.
The 2025 Tundra comes in a four-door five-seat configuration with either a Double Cab or CrewMax cab, both offering a choice of two bed lengths. You also get plenty of interior storage. Four-wheel drive is either available or standard depending on the trim level for both the Tacoma and Tundra.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
For 2025, the Tacoma is available in SR, SR5, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, Limited, Trailhunter, and TRD Pro trim levels. The TRD and Trailhunter trims feature specialized equipment for off-road adventurers.
2025 Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
You can choose from the SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, and Capstone trims. As you go up the trims, you’ll discover increasing levels of comfort and equipment, while the TRD Pro offers serious off-road capability.
Size and Dimensions
In a Tacoma vs. Tundra size comparison, the full-size Tundra is larger than the midsize Tacoma. Bed length and trim level determine exterior dimensions.
Exterior Measurements
The Tacoma’s exterior dimensions are:
- Length from 213.0 to 226.2 inches
- Width from 76.9 to 77.9 inches
- Height from 73.8 to 77.9 inches
- Wheelbase from 131.9 to 145.1 inches
The Tundra’s exterior dimensions are:
- Length from 233.6 to 252.5 inches
- Width from 80.2 to 81.6 inches
- Height 78.0 inches
- Wheelbase from 145.7 to 164.6 inches
Interior Space
The Tacoma’s interior dimensions (rear figures for Double Cab) are as follows:
- Headroom (front/rear): 39.7/38.4 inches
- Hip room (front/rear): 56.8/56.3 inches
- Shoulder room (front/rear): 58.3/57.8 inches
- Legroom (front/rear): 41.8/33.7 inches
The Tundra’s interior dimensions are:
- Headroom (front/rear): 41.0 /38.5 inches
- Hip room (front/rear): 62.6/60.5 inches
- Shoulder room in Double Cab (front/rear): 65.0/63.4 inches
- Shoulder room in CrewMax (front/rear): 65.0/62.4 inches
- Legroom in Double Cab (front/rear): 41.2/33.3 inches
- Legroom in CrewMax (front/rear). 41.2/41.6 inches
Performance and Engine Specs
The Tacoma and Tundra have engines with power output to match your needs, including a hybrid option.
2025 Toyota Tacoma Performance Stats
Powering the Tacoma SR is a turbocharged 2.4-liter i-FORCE engine delivering 228 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque via an eight-speed automatic transmission. Most of the other trims come standard with a higher output version of this engine that delivers 278 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. When paired with an available six-speed manual transmission, it produces 270 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.
The i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain is standard for the Trailhunter and TRD Pro models and available for the TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road, and Limited trims. This powertrain pairs the 2.4-liter turbo with a battery pack and electric motor for a system output of 326 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque.
2025 Toyota Tundra Performance Stats
Under the Tundra SR’s hood is a 3.4-liter twin-turbo i-FORCE V-6 engine that generates 358 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. In other trims, this engine can deliver 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine, which pairs a twin-turbo V-6 with an electric motor, is standard in the TRD Pro and Capstone and available in the Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition trims. This engine generates 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. All trims feature a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Towing and Payload Capacity
Both the Tacoma and Tundra offer sturdy towing and payload capabilities for their respective classes.
Depending on the truck’s configuration, the Tacoma’s maximum towing capacity ranges from 3,500 pounds to 6,500 pounds. The maximum available payload varies from 1,230 pounds to 1,705 pounds.
The Tundra has a maximum towing capacity ranging from 8,300 pounds to an impressive 12,000 pounds. The payload ranges from 1,575 pounds to 1,940 pounds.
Technology and Safety Features
When it comes to technology, the Tacoma and Tundra offer similar standard and available features. In the Tacoma and Tundra, the base infotainment system has an 8-inch touch screen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, and satellite radio. Higher trims have a 14-inch touch-screen display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Both trucks come standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of driver-assistance technologies. This provides you with adaptive cruise control, a pre-collision system, pedestrian detection, proactive driving assist, lane departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beams, and road sign assist. Most configurations also include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named both the Tacoma and Tundra as 2024 Top Safety Picks. The Tundra also received a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration five-star overall crash rating — there’s currently no rating available for the Tacoma.
Test-Drive the 2025 Toyota Tacoma and Tundra at Longo Toyota of Prosper
Deciding between the 2025 Toyota Tacoma and Tundra will ultimately depend on your professional needs and personal truck use. Contact us at Longo Toyota of Prosper to schedule a test-drive and experience these powerful, versatile, and capable trucks.
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