Head-to-head
2025 GMC Sierra vs 2025 Toyota Tundra
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.6 to 75.6, on fuel & range. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance.
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2025 GMC Sierra
The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
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B2025 Toyota Tundra
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…
Verdict · default weights
2025 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.6 to 75.6, on fuel & range. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance.
Fuel & range 2025 GMC Sierra leads by 62.3
Safety 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 9.1
Performance 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 3.3
| Category · weight | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 91.6 | 2025 Toyota Tundraoverall 75.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 37.7 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 83.7 | 92.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 94.6 | 97.9 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.6 | 75.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD · 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 GMC Sierra wins
- It is rated 64 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $3,050).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (133 against 142 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers
- It lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It makes 348 hp against 310.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $40,090 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,700 cc | 3,445 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 348 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 405 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 22 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | 3.31 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | 75.7 in | 78 in |
| Overall length | 211 in | 234 in |
| Overall width | 81.1 in | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 127 in | 146 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 43.1 in | 41 in |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.5 in | 41.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | — | 33.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,500 lbs | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,410 lbs | 5,095 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,800 lbs | 7,375 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2,260 lbs | 1,940 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 48.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 330 mm | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | Vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | Vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/70R17 | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 28.3 gal | 22.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 66 in | 65 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
59 features · differences first, then sharedSafety14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | — | std |
| Backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | — | std |
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | 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 |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | — | 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 |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | — | 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 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
Infotainment4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect | — | std |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | std |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | std |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | 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 |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | — | std |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | — | std |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | — | std |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Exterior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | 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 Taillights | — | std |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | std | — |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 430 lb.-ft. torque | std | — |
| 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque | opt | — |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (2.7L) | std | — |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | opt | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | std | — |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | std | — |
| Vented front and rear Duralife™ brake rotors (13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear) | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Towing hitch receiver | — | opt |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | — | opt |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | — | std |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | — | std |
| Deck rail header | — | std |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPGMC Sierra
Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 133 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Engine (62), Power Train (30), Electrical System (26)
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 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| GMC SierraPro 2WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $40,090 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 11 trims | $40,090 – $80,725 33 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, GAS, Diesel | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sierra EV | Tundra 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 64 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,200 | $3,050 |
| EV range | 390 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 GMC Sierra or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.6 to 75.6, on fuel & range. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 GMC Sierra scores 91.6 and the 2025 Toyota Tundra 75.6. 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 GMC Sierra or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 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 GMC Sierra and the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra wins: it is rated 64 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,850 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $3,050), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (133 against 142 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers: it lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 2 and makes 348 hp against 310. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.