Head-to-head
2025 Ford Maverick vs 2025 Toyota Tacoma
The Ford Maverick wins clearly, 83.7 to 63.4, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, fuel & range. The Toyota Tacoma is ahead on safety and performance.
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Ford Maverick
Clear winThe Ford Maverick wins clearly, 83.7 to 63.4, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, fuel & range. The Toyota Tacoma is ahead on safety and performance.
Tech & comfort 2025 Ford Maverick leads by 68.2
Space & cargo 2025 Ford Maverick leads by 60
Fuel & range 2025 Ford Maverick leads by 39.6
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Tacomaoverall 63.4 | 2025 Ford Maverickoverall 83.7 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 60.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 64.4 | 43.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 40 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 81.4 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 31.8 | 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 | 63.4 | 83.7 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Ford Maverick: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Toyota Tacoma: base trim SR 4X2 · Ford Maverick: base trim XL FWD. 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 Maverick wins
- It lists 23 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (50 against 112 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (22 points against 7 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 Toyota Tacoma answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 74 against 37).
- It turns out 243 lb-ft of torque against 155.
What they share
- 4 NHTSA stars.
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
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
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,590 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,393 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve D-4S | 2.5L FHEV Atkinson Cycle I-4 Hybrid |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | SMFI |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft | 155 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 42 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | 38 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.583 | 3.37:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | — |
| Transmission type | automatic | cvt |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 11 in | 8.1 in |
| Overall height | 74 in | 68.8 in |
| Overall length | 213 in | 200 in |
| Overall width | 76.9 in | 72.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 132 in | 121 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | — | 54.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 33.3 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 100 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 2 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 39.6 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.8 in | 42.8 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 35.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,200 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,145 lbs | 3,685 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5,605 lbs | 5,230 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,460 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shocks | Independent MacPherson strut with coil springs, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar, aluminum lower control arm, steel sub-frame |
| Rear suspension type | Leaf spring with outboard-mounted twin-tube shocks | Independent twistbeam with integrated stabilizer bar, force vectoring springs, twin-tube hydraulic gas-pressurized dampers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electronic Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 22.9 ft | 40 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 320 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | electric |
| Rear brake diameter | 310 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R17 | P225/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.2 gal | 13.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in | 57.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.6 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
94 features · differences first, then sharedSafety32 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) (Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning, Dynamic Brake Support) | — | std |
| Cross Traffic Brake Assist | — | opt |
| Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger Front Airbags | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger Side Airbags | — | std |
| Evasive Steering Assist | — | opt |
| Lane-Keeping Aid | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System | — | std |
| Rear View Camera | — | std |
| Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain Airbags | — | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | opt |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| 4-Wheel Disc Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and regenerative braking system (Hybrid) | — | std |
| AEB Oncoming | — | opt |
| Auto LED High-Beam | — | std |
| Backup Guide Monitor | std | — |
| Belt-Minder® (Front Safety Belt Reminder) | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert | — | opt |
| Driver Knee Airbag | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Electronic Brake Boost | — | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | opt | — |
| Intersection Assist | — | opt |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) | — | std |
| Post Impact Braking | — | std |
| Smart Occupant Sensing airbags | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 (TSS 3.0) – Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Road Sign Assist (RSA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) | std | — |
| Anti-Theft Engine Immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Start System | — | std |
| Connected Navigation (1-year included) | — | std |
| FordPass® Connect (5G) – 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices | — | std |
| 13.2" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen with Swipe Capability (SYNC® 4) | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 4-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® * & Android Auto™ * compatible, SiriusXM® * with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription. | opt | — |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with 6-speaker audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay® * & Android Auto™ * compatible, SiriusXM® * with 3-month Platinum Plan trial subscription. | opt | — |
| Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility (Wireless) | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with 360L | — | std |
| Steering Wheel w/ Audio Controls | — | std |
Convenience6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 400W Inverter (Cab + Bed Incl Cubby Cover) w/USB Console Rear | — | opt |
| Digital Key * capability — Digital Key * enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect * subscription required.) | opt | — |
| Power Door Unlock and Lock | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Entry / Panic Button (Key Fobs (2)) | — | std |
| Smart Key System on driver door with Push Button Start | std | — |
| Power Front/Rear Windows | — | std |
| Intelligent Access with Push-button Start (incl. Approach Detection) | std | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | — | std |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8-Way Power Driver Seat | — | opt |
| Heated Seats | — | opt |
| 6-Way Manual Adjustable Driver | — | std |
| 6-Way Manual Adjustable Passenger | — | std |
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat with Under-Seat Storage | opt | — |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 6-way manually adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power adjustable lumbar support on drivers seat only | opt | — |
| Fold-flat passenger seat, lockable rear storage panel with integrated pegboard, and lockable deep storage compartment | opt | — |
| Full Bench Rear Cloth Folding Seatback with Flip-Up Seat Cushion | — | std |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 8" Productivity Screen in Instrument Cluster | — | std |
| LED Box Lighting | — | opt |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | std | — |
| Polyurethane manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls | std | — |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Floor Mats – Front Carpet | — | std |
| Floor Covering – Carpet | — | std |
Exterior13 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Moonroof | — | opt |
| LED Projector Headlamps w/ LED Signature Accent Lighting | — | std |
| "TACOMA" stamped easy lower and lift tailgate | std | — |
| 17-in. styled alloy wheels with 245/70R17 tires | opt | — |
| 17-in. styled steel wheels with 245/70R17 tires | opt | — |
| Cargo Lamp – Integrated with Center High-mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Conventional 17" Spare Tire (215/70R17) – standard on Tremor; optional with 4K Tow Package | — | opt |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel-Filler | — | std |
| Heated Mirror w/ Painted Black Skull Caps | std | opt |
| LED Bed Lighting | opt | — |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| LED Taillamps | — | std |
| Spare Tire (Mini) (155/70R17) | — | std |
| Splash Guards, Molded, Front and Rear (4-piece) | opt | opt |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| SuperCrew® AWD | — | std |
| 2.5L Hybrid w/ Power-Split Electric CVT Transmission | — | std |
| Advanced 4WD with Twin Clutch Rear Drive Unit | — | std |
| Rotary Gear Shift Dial Includes Select Drive Modes: Slippery, ECO, Normal, Sport, and Tow/Haul | — | std |
| Trail Control™ with Trail 1-Pedal Drive | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf spring rear suspension | std | — |
Cargo9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4K Tow Package – Trailer Brake Controller, Trailer Hitch (Class III) 2" Receiver w/ 4-pin and 7-pin Connector, Transmission Oil Cooler, Higher Capacity Radiator, Upgraded Cooling Fan, Conventional 17" Spare Tire | — | opt |
| 5-ft. Bed | opt | — |
| 6-ft. Bed | opt | — |
| Bed Tie Down Locking Rails w/ 2 Locking Brackets | — | opt |
| Bedliner – Tough Bed® spray-in | — | opt |
| Deck rail system with four adjustable tie-down cleats and four fixed cargo bed tie-down points | opt | — |
| FLEXBED® Storage System | — | std |
| Hooks – Cargo Tie-Downs, six (6) | — | std |
| Rear Under Seat Storage Bins | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Tacoma
Safety Signal 74 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★☆☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5 · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints 112 · 4 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Structure (45), Power Train (21), Unspecified (15)
Top recalls
- high Suspension 26V514000 · 48,280 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Power Train 25V656000 · 5,960 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V058000 · 221,846 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ford Maverick
Safety Signal 37 F
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 12 · 3 critical
Owner complaints 50 · 6 crashes · 2 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (13), Forward Collision Avoidance (13), Engine (9)
Do-not-drive advisory — open NHTSA recall with a consumer advisory.
Top recalls
- critical Suspension 26V340000 · 4,653 vehicles
- critical Equipment 26V239000 · 55 vehicles
- critical Electrical System 25V343000 · 6,781 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V201000 · 3,170 vehicles
- high Visibility 26V157000 · 323 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | Ford MaverickXL FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,590 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $31,590 – $63,735 18 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tacoma Hybrid 4WD | Maverick HEV FWD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 38 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $1,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Tacoma or the 2025 Ford Maverick?
The Ford Maverick wins clearly, 83.7 to 63.4, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, fuel & range. The Toyota Tacoma is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford Maverick scores 83.7 and the 2025 Toyota Tacoma 63.4. 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 Toyota Tacoma or the 2025 Ford Maverick?
2025 Toyota Tacoma: 4 NHTSA stars, grade C, 5 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Ford Maverick: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 12 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 Toyota Tacoma and the 2025 Ford Maverick?
Where the 2025 Ford Maverick wins: it lists 23 standard driver-assist features against 2, has drawn fewer owner complaints (50 against 112 filed with NHTSA), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (22 points against 7 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 Toyota Tacoma answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 74 against 37) and turns out 243 lb-ft of torque against 155. What they share: 4 NHTSA stars, a 3-year basic warranty, and 36,000-mile basic coverage.