2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Toyota Tacoma
The Ford F-150 wins clearly, 92 to 83.1, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota Tacoma is ahead on price and safety.
2026 Ford F-150
The 2026 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD…
2026 Toyota Tacoma
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact pickup truck with 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tacoma Hyb…
2026 Ford F-150
Clear winThe Ford F-150 wins clearly, 92 to 83.1, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota Tacoma is ahead on price and safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford F-150overall 92 | 2026 Toyota Tacomaoverall 83.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 81.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 96.3 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 78.6 | 84.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 66.7 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 67.1 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 55.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 92 | 83.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · all 7 categories compared
Ford F-150: base trim XL 4X2 · Toyota Tacoma: base trim SR 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Ford F-150 wins
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 7.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (17 points against 9.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2026 Toyota Tacoma answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 54).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 18 filed with NHTSA).
What they share
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
- A 5-year powertrain 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
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $39,585 | $32,245 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,700 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 | 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Turbocharged DOHC 16-Valve D-4S |
| Fuel injection system | PFDI | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 325 hp | 228 hp |
| Torque | 400 lb-ft | 243 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.583 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in | 11 in |
| Overall height | 75.4 in | 73.9 in |
| Overall length | 228 in | 213 in |
| Overall width | 79.9 in | 76.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 142 in | 132 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 3 | 2 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | 39.7 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.9 in | 41.8 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,200 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,145 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 5,605 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,775 lbs | 1,460 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shock and stamped lower control arm | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shocks |
| Rear suspension type | Leaf spring with solid axle | Leaf spring with outboard-mounted twin-tube shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic power-assisted | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 46.4 ft | 22.9 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 350 mm | 320 mm |
| Front brake type | Sliding-caliper, dual-piston, vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric integrated parking/emergency brake | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 336 mm | 310 mm |
| Rear brake type | Sliding-caliper, single-piston, vented disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R17 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 23 gal | 18.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 66.7 in | 58.3 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
82 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger | std | — |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side | std | — |
| Airbags - Safety Canopy® Side Curtains | std | — |
| Backup Guide Monitor | — | std |
| Downhill Brake Control | — | std |
| Advanced Security Pack | opt | — |
| Auto Hold | std | — |
| Automatic High Beams (AHB) | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) * with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) * | std | opt |
| Curve Control | std | — |
| Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 | std | — |
| Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes | std | — |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking | — | opt |
| Intersection Assist 2.0 | std | — |
| Lane-Keeping System | std | — |
| Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking | std | — |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Reverse Sensing System | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | 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 |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Trailer Stability Assist | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass™ Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | — |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Bluetooth Hands-Free | std | — |
| 12" Capacitive Touchscreen | std | — |
| 4" Cluster Display | 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 |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Incl.) | std | — |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription) | std | — |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | std | — |
| Sync® 4 | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on driver and front passenger doors with Push Button Start | — | std |
| "TACOMA" stamped easy lower and lift tailgate | — | std |
| Digital Key * capability — Digital Key * enables smartphone to be used instead of a physical key (Remote Connect * subscription required.) | — | opt |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry System | std | — |
| Smart Key System on driver door with Push Button Start | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | opt | — |
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Seats - Front - 40/20/40, Cloth | std | — |
| Seats - Rear - 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench with Elongated Cushion (SuperCrew®) | std | — |
Interior5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Console Work Surface | opt | — |
| Manual day/night rearview mirror | — | std |
| Polyurethane manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and Driver Assist controls | — | std |
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | std | — |
| Color-Coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | std | std |
Exterior10 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 17-in. styled alloy wheels with 245/70R17 tires | — | opt |
| 17-in. styled steel wheels with 245/70R17 tires | — | opt |
| Exhaust - Dual with Dual Tailpipes Under Rear Bumper | opt | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| LED Bed Lighting | — | opt |
| LED Box Lighting | opt | — |
| LED Mirror-Mounted Spotlights | opt | — |
| Skid Plates - Fuel Tank, Transfer Case and Front Differential (4x4) | opt | — |
| Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps | std | — |
| Front and rear mudguards | — | opt |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature and manual leveling adjustment | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | opt | — |
| Auto Start-Stop Technology | std | — |
| Axle Upgrade | opt | — |
| Electronic-Locking Rear Differential | opt | — |
| FX4 Off-Road Package (4x4 Only) | opt | — |
| Drive Mode Select | std | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Steering (EPS) and power-assisted rack-and-pinion with an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| Leaf spring rear suspension | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tow/Haul Package | std | — |
| 5-ft. Bed | — | opt |
| 6-ft. Bed | — | opt |
| Deck rail system with four adjustable tie-down cleats and four fixed cargo bed tie-down points | — | opt |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | opt | — |
| Class-IV towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 7-pin/4-pin connector * | std | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V576000 · 37 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V653000 · 102,159 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Suspension 26V577000 · 17 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
- high Structure 26V550000 · 23 vehicles
Toyota Tacoma
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Toyota TacomaSR 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,585 (base trim) | $32,245 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $39,585 – $79,005 25 trims | $32,245 – $64,450 18 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | F150 Pickup 2WD HEV | Tacoma Hybrid 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 24 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,800 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Ford F-150 or the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
The Ford F-150 wins clearly, 92 to 83.1, on tech & comfort, space & cargo, performance. The Toyota Tacoma is ahead on price and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Ford F-150 scores 92 and the 2026 Toyota Tacoma 83.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Ford F-150 or the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma starts lower — $32,245 against $39,585, a gap of $7,340 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Ford F-150 or the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
2026 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2026 Toyota Tacoma: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 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 2026 Ford F-150 and the 2026 Toyota Tacoma?
Where the 2026 Ford F-150 wins: it lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 7, lists more comfort and tech equipment (17 points against 9.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2026 Toyota Tacoma answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 100 against 54) and has drawn fewer owner complaints (12 against 18 filed with NHTSA). What they share: a 3-year basic warranty, 36,000-mile basic coverage, and a 5-year powertrain warranty.