2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 95.5 to 88.1, on space & cargo, tech & comfort, performance. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range and price.
2026 Ford F-150
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2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra Hybri…
2026 Toyota Tundra
Clear winThe Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 95.5 to 88.1, on space & cargo, tech & comfort, performance. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range and price.
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 95.5 | 2026 Ford F-150overall 88.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 95.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 87.9 | 82.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 100 | 60 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 83.5 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 81 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 95.5 | 88.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · all 7 categories compared
Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 · Ford F-150: base trim XL 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 Toyota Tundra wins
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 54).
- It seats 5 against 3.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (21 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
Where the 2026 Ford F-150 answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (18 against 36 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 15.
What they share
- 5 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
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $41,260 | $39,585 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve with Dual VVT-i | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | PFDI |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 389 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | — |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 78 in | 75.4 in |
| Overall length | 234 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 80.2 in | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 in | 142 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 3 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41 in | 40.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38.5 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 43.9 in |
| Second-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 | 1,940 lbs | 1,775 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shock and stamped lower control arm |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Leaf spring with solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electronic power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 24.3 ft | 46.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Sliding-caliper, dual-piston, vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric integrated parking/emergency brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 336 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | Sliding-caliper, single-piston, vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P245/75R18 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 32.2 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 66.7 in |
| Second-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
98 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 32 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 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 camera with projected path | std | — |
| Advanced Security Pack | — | opt |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage | — | 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™ Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Intersection Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System | — | 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 |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Reverse Sensing System | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Automatic High Beams (AHB) | 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 | — |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | std |
| AdvanceTrac™ With Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) | std | std |
| Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes | std | std |
| Hill Start Assist | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
| Safety Connect — Roadside Assistance | std | — |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Bluetooth Hands-Free | — | std |
| 12" Capacitive Touchscreen | — | std |
| 4" Cluster Display | — | std |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | std | — |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Incl.) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | — | std |
| Sync® 4 | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start | std | — |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | std | — |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Remote Keyless Entry System | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
Climate4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | — | opt |
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | — | std |
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | std | — |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | std | — |
Seating4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
| Seats - Front - 40/20/40, Cloth | — | std |
| Seats - Rear - 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench with Elongated Cushion (SuperCrew®) | — | std |
Interior9 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 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 | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | std | — |
| Console Work Surface | — | opt |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | std | — |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | std | — |
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | std | — |
| Color-Coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Steering Wheel, Manual Tilt/Telescoping | std | std |
Exterior13 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic laminated windshield | std | — |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | std | — |
| Engine and body undercovers | std | — |
| Exhaust - Dual with Dual Tailpipes Under Rear Bumper | — | opt |
| High-strength steel cab with aluminum hood and front door panels | std | — |
| LED Box Lighting | — | opt |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| LED Mirror-Mounted Spotlights | — | opt |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | std | — |
| Side Mirrors - Heated | std | — |
| Skid Plates - Fuel Tank, Transfer Case and Front Differential (4x4) | — | opt |
| Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps | — | std |
| Daytime Running Lamps | std | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| Auto Start-Stop Technology | — | std |
| Axle Upgrade | — | opt |
| Electronic-Locking Rear Differential | — | opt |
| FX4 Off-Road Package (4x4 Only) | — | opt |
| Selectable Drive Modes | — | std |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | std | — |
Cargo8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch | opt | std |
| Tow/Haul Package | — | std |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | opt | — |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | std | — |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | std | — |
| Deck rail header | std | — |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
| 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, NCAPToyota Tundra
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ford 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
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $41,260 (base trim) | $39,585 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $41,260 – $80,800 32 trims | $39,585 – $79,005 25 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Tundra Hybrid 2WD | F150 Pickup 2WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $2,800 |
| 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 | 2 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota Tundra or the 2026 Ford F-150?
The Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 95.5 to 88.1, on space & cargo, tech & comfort, performance. The Ford F-150 is ahead on fuel & range and price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 95.5 and the 2026 Ford F-150 88.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Toyota Tundra or the 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2026 Ford F-150 starts lower — $39,585 against $41,260, a gap of $1,675 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Tundra or the 2026 Ford F-150?
2026 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 recalls. 2026 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 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 Toyota Tundra and the 2026 Ford F-150?
Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra wins: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 94 against 54), seats 5 against 3, and lists more comfort and tech equipment (21 points against 17 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½). Where the 2026 Ford F-150 answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (18 against 36 filed with NHTSA) and lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 15. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, a 3-year basic warranty, and 36,000-mile basic coverage.