Head-to-head
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2025 Toyota Tundra
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 95.8 to 74.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightn…
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The 2025 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra 2WD, i…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Clear winThe Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 95.8 to 74.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance.
Fuel & range 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 66.9
Safety 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 20
Performance 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 31.2
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 95.8 | 2025 Toyota Tundraoverall 74.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 33.1 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 83.2 | 63.2 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 68.8 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | ||||||||||||||
| Overall | 95.8 | 74.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Ford F-150 Lightning: base trim Pro 4WD · Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 142 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 72 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,050 against $3,050).
Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 83 against 72).
What they share
- The same equipment count.
- 5 seats.
- A 3-year basic warranty.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
52 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $40,090 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,445 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Dual eMotor, two inboard three-phase fixed magnet AC motors, 98 kWh Standard-Range Battery | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 452 hp | 348 hp |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft | 405 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.31 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | 10 |
| Transmission type | Single-Speed | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | 78.5 in | 78 in |
| Overall length | 233 in | 234 in |
| Overall width | 80 in | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 in | 146 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 52.8 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.4 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.9 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43.6 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 33.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 5,095 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 7,375 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2,329 lbs | 1,940 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shocks, stabilizer bar with heavy-duty gas pressurized monotube shocks | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Independent semi trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar with heavy-duty gas pressurized twin tube shocks | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 48.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 275/65R18 | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 22.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 66.7 in | 65 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 66 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 63.4 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
114 features · differences first, then sharedSafety31 differ · 35 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (includes Pedestrian Detection) | std | — |
| 360-degree camera | opt | — |
| Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Airbags – Driver and front-passenger front airbags | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | std | — |
| Evasive Steering Assist | std | — |
| Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid and Driver Alert, Road Edge Detection) | std | — |
| Safety Canopy® side-curtain airbags | std | — |
| Driver Alert (included in Lane-Keeping System) | std | — |
| Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), Crawl Control (CRAWL) and Downhill Assist Control (DAC); Available on 4x4 models only | opt | — |
| Reverse Sensing System | std | — |
| AEB Oncoming | std | — |
| Auto High Beam headlamps | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | — | std |
| Curve Control | std | — |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | — | std |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | — | std |
| Eight total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® 2.0 – BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert, with Trailer Coverage | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intersection Assist | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | — | std |
| Parking Support Brake (PKSB) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Perimeter anti-theft alarm | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking | std | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System | std | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment13 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass® App – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| Connected Built-In Navigation (3-year trial) | std | — |
| FordPass® App – Remotely lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| FordPass® App – Locate parked vehicle | std | — |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | std |
| 12-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | std |
| BlueOval Charge Network – Lifetime access | std | — |
| Over-The-Air Software Updates | std | — |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| SiriusXM w/ 360L (3-month trial) | std | — |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition, 12-inch landscape LCD capacitive touch screen | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| 2.4kW Pro Power Onboard – 120V outlets: Two in the cab, two in the bed and four in the front trunk | std | — |
| 9.6kW Pro Power Onboard – 120V outlets: Two in the cab, four in the bed and four in the front trunk, plus a 240V outlet in the bed | opt | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| SecuriCode® keyless entry keypad | opt | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | std | — |
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | — | std |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | — | std |
| Vapor Injection Heat Pump | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | — | std |
| Vinyl heated front bucket seats, 4-way manual driver/passenger | std | — |
Interior7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Combination meter with analog gauges and 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, driver assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | — | std |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | — | std |
| Flow-through console with stowable floor shifter | std | — |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | — | std |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | std | std |
Exterior20 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| LED projector headlamps with dynamic bending and LED signature lighting | std | — |
| 18-inch high gloss black painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18" Spare Wheel and Tire | opt | — |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| Carbon Black fixed extended running boards | opt | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (On/Off Cluster Controllable) | std | — |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | — | std |
| Engine and body undercovers | — | std |
| High-strength steel cab with aluminum hood and front door panels | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED taillamps | std | — |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Turn Signal | std | — |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
| Power up/down hood | std | — |
| Tailgate step (includes Tailgate Work Surface) | opt | — |
| Tailgate with lift assist | std | — |
| Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit | std | — |
| Zone Lighting | std | — |
| Front and rear mudguards | opt | — |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Pedal Drive | std | — |
| 123 kWh Extended Range Battery | opt | — |
| 131 kWh Extended Range Battery | opt | — |
| 98 kWh Standard Range Battery | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS) switch with three selectable driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport | std | — |
| E-Locker (electronic locking rear differential) | opt | — |
| Mobile Power Cord (120V/240V) – includes Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) | opt | — |
| Regenerative Braking System | std | — |
| SAE J1772 CCS Charge Port capable of charging on 120V, 240V and DC Fast Charge | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
Cargo11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Towing hitch receiver | std | opt |
| TOW/HAUL Mode Select (TOW) with TOW/HAUL and TOW+ | std | — |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | — | opt |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | — | std |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | — | std |
| Deck rail header | — | std |
| Front trunk (Mega Power Frunk) | std | — |
| Max Trailer Tow Package – E-Locker, Hill Decent Control, Increased Tow Capability, Trailer Brake Controller | opt | — |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | — | std |
| Smart Trailer Tow Connector | std | — |
| Tow Technology Package – includes 360 Degree Camera, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, Trailer Reverse Guidance, Mirrors Sideview, LED Sideview Mirror Spotlights | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Safety Signal 72 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 3 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 9 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Electrical System (4), Service Brakes (3)
Top recalls
- critical Suspension 25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V438000 · 5 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5
Owner complaints 142 · 5 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (48), Power Train (37), Fuel/Propulsion System (26)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V038000 · 161,268 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V322000 · 443,444 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $40,090 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | $40,090 – $80,725 33 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | Tundra 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 72 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,050 | $3,050 |
| EV range | 300 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 95.8 to 74.4, on fuel & range, safety, performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 95.8 and the 2025 Toyota Tundra 74.4. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 142 filed with NHTSA), is rated 72 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $2,000 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,050 against $3,050). Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 83 against 72). What they share: the same equipment count, 5 seats, and a 3-year basic warranty.