2026 Tesla Cybertruck vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
Too close to call: Tesla Cybertruck 82.9 vs Toyota Tundra 82.8 with these weights. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.1 and it flips.
2026 Tesla Cybertruck
The 2026 Tesla Cybertruck is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Cybertruck Long …
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 Tesla Cybertruck
Toss-upToo close to call: Tesla Cybertruck 82.9 vs Toyota Tundra 82.8 with these weights. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.1 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Tesla Cybertruckoverall 82.9 | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 82.8 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 55 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 30 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 82.4 | 88.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 81 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 73.5 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 82.9 | 82.8 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Tesla Cybertruck: base trim Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD · Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.1 and the answer flips.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 38 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 79 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($950 against $3,050).
Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra answers
- It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It starts $33,730 lower ($41,260 against $74,990 base MSRP).
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
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
50 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $74,990 | $41,260 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,445 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve with Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 389 hp |
| Torque | — | 479 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 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 10 in | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | 70.6 in | 78 in |
| Overall length | 224 in | 234 in |
| Overall width | 86.6 in | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 146 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 117 cu-ft | — |
| Total interior volume | 117 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 41 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 33.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 6,537 lbs | 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 |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electronic Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 24.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 18 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 32.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 65 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
79 features · differences first, then sharedSafety17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | — | std |
| 8 exterior cameras | 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 |
| Full Self-Driving (Supervised) capable; Traffic-aware cruise control | 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 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | 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 |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | — | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| 2 wireless phone chargers | std | — |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Safety Connect — Roadside Assistance | — | std |
| 18.5" First-row QHD touchscreen (no rear touchscreen) | std | — |
| 3 USB-C ports | std | — |
| 7-speaker audio system | std | — |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | std |
| FM radio | std | — |
| Grok voice assistant | std | — |
| Wireless Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates (implied by Tesla platform) | std | — |
| Wi-Fi Connect | std | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | 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 |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | 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 |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Particulate filter; First-row touchscreen-adjust air vents; Second-row manual-adjust air vents | std | — |
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | — | std |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | — | std |
Seating7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | — | std |
| First-row power recline | std | — |
| Five-seat interior | std | — |
| Second-row fold-up seats | std | — |
| Textile cloth seating trim | std | — |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Center console with extended storage | std | — |
| Customizable wraparound ambient lighting | std | — |
| 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 |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
Exterior13 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated power extending and folding tow mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, LED trailering light, and black mirror caps | std | — |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| Auto high beams | std | — |
| Cross-car daytime running lights | 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 Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| Panoramic glass roof | std | — |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| All-Wheel Drive | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (DMS) switch with three selectable driving modes: Eco, Normal and Sport | std | — |
| Supercharging Max 325kW; Pay Per Use | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Coil spring with dual valve adaptive damping | std | — |
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
Cargo7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | 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 |
| Towing Capacity: 7,500 lbs | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPTesla Cybertruck
Top recalls
- critical Wheels 26V255000 · 173 vehicles
- minor Electrical System 25V699000 · 63,619 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Tesla CybertruckCybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive AWD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $74,990 (base trim) | $41,260 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $74,990 – $99,990 3 trims | $41,260 – $80,800 32 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Cybertruck AWD | Tundra Hybrid 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 79 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $950 | $3,050 |
| EV range | 325 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 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 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Too close to call: Tesla Cybertruck 82.9 vs Toyota Tundra 82.8 with these weights. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck scores 82.9 and the 2026 Toyota Tundra 82.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 Toyota Tundra starts lower — $41,260 against $74,990, a gap of $33,730 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
2026 Tesla Cybertruck: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 2026 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 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 Tesla Cybertruck and the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2026 Tesla Cybertruck wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 38 filed with NHTSA), is rated 79 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $2,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($950 against $3,050). Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra answers: it lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 2 and starts $33,730 lower ($41,260 against $74,990 base MSRP). What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.