Head-to-head
2025 Ram 1500 vs 2025 Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 95.6 to 72.6, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range.
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Toyota Tundra
Clear winThe Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 95.6 to 72.6, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range.
Tech & comfort 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 76.3
Safety 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 22.8
Performance 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 19.3
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Tundraoverall 95.6 | 2025 Ram 1500overall 72.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.6 | 70.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 88.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 80.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 23.7 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 95.6 | 72.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 · Ram 1500: base trim Tradesman 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 Toyota Tundra wins
- It lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 5.
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (142 against 365 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (19 points against 4.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2025 Ram 1500 answers
- It seats 6 against 5.
- It costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050).
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 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,090 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque, 60-degree gasoline V-6 with VVT, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 348 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 405 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | 3.21, 3.55 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 78 in | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | 234 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 80.2 in | 81.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 in | 141 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 6 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41 in | 40.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.5 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.3 in | 35.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,215 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,095 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,375 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,940 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 48.6 ft | 45.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc, 2-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | disc, single-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P245/75R18 | 275/55R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | 26 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 66 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 63.4 in | 65.7 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
85 features · differences first, then sharedSafety21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | std |
| Advanced Safety Group | — | opt |
| Backup camera with projected path | std | — |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | std | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | 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 Reverse Steering Control | — | opt |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | — |
Infotainment7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect | std | — |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | std | — |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | std | — |
| Base — six-speaker sound system | — | std |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| Uconnect 12-in. Radio | — | opt |
| Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio | — | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 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 | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | std | — |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | std | — |
Seating5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way Power Driver Seat | — | opt |
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
| 2-way Power Driver Lumbar | — | opt |
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
Interior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
Exterior15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 Off-road Group (standard on Rebel models) | — | opt |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | std | — |
| Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
| Low Sport Package | — | opt |
| Night Edition Package | — | opt |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | std | — |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | std | — |
| Protection Group (4x4 models only) | — | opt |
| Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase | — | std |
Powertrain12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 26-gallon fuel tank | — | std |
| 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| 3.21 axle ratio | — | std |
| 3.55 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| 3.92 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 33-gallon fuel tank | — | opt |
| 4x2 | — | std |
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive) | — | opt |
| Electronic part-time transfer case | — | std |
| Electronic-locking differential | — | opt |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | std | — |
Cargo10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Towing hitch receiver | opt | — |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | opt | — |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | std | — |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | std | — |
| Bed Utility Group | — | opt |
| Deck rail header | std | — |
| Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | std | — |
| Trailer Technology Package | — | opt |
| Trailer-tow Group | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota 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
Ram 1500
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 8
Owner complaints 365 · 9 crashes · 3 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (191), Engine (82), Forward Collision Avoidance (73)
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 24V942000 · 53 vehicles
- high Wheels 24V794000 · 33,777 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,090 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,090 – $80,725 33 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tundra 2WD | 1500 HFE 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| 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 Toyota Tundra or the 2025 Ram 1500?
The Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 95.6 to 72.6, on tech & comfort, safety, performance. The Ram 1500 is ahead on space & cargo and fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Tundra scores 95.6 and the 2025 Ram 1500 72.6. 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 Toyota Tundra or the 2025 Ram 1500?
2025 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 5 recalls. 2025 Ram 1500: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 8 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 Tundra and the 2025 Ram 1500?
Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra wins: it lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 5, has drawn fewer owner complaints (142 against 365 filed with NHTSA), and lists more comfort and tech equipment (19 points against 4.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2025 Ram 1500 answers: it seats 6 against 5 and costs $150 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,050). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars.