2021 Ram 1500 vs. 2021 Toyota Tacoma
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Ram 1500 and 2021 Toyota Tacoma contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma.
When comparing the 2021 Ram 1500's and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2021 Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Ram 1500's and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Toyota Tacoma is a better car than the 2021 Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2021 Ram 1500 ranges from $26,240 to $66,999 while a used 2021 Toyota Tacoma is priced between $24,877 to $41,995.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Ram 1500 loses 42.8 percent of its value and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Toyota Tacoma retains 16.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Ram 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ram 1500 is 7.9 out of 10 while the Toyota Tacoma's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Ram 1500 being ranked 6 out of 10 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ram 1500 is 7.8 out of 10. For the Toyota Tacoma the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tacoma a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Ram 1500’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma base engine makes 159 horsepower. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 598 miles. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. This gives the 2021 Ram 1500 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2021 Ram 1500 and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. The 2021 Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches, and the 2021 Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.5 and 73.7 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2021 Ram 1500 has higher safety ratings than the 2021 Toyota Tacoma, with an average rating of 4.65 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34645
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
33666
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
29290 - 45430
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
26400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
28828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
25070 - 36490
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37665
Price Range:
26240 - 66999
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
35718
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
27297 - 41484
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
33739
Price Range:
24877 - 41995
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
29701
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
24303 - 33801
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1665
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
73105
# Good or Great Deals:
743
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.9 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.6 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
8.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.6 - 11.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.231
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.7 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.511
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.911704294328338
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 30.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4529409922100713
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.9
Ram 1500 Rankings
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60.5 inches, 73.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Biodiesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, HFE, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX
2021 Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.65 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6720 lbs
Max Payload:
1200 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
159 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.041 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1685 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4, AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 598 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 23 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 485 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
117.2 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
34.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
24.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4810 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3915 lbs
Width:
74.4 inches
Height:
70.6 inches
Length:
212.3 inches
Wheelbase:
127.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
chrome clad
Tire Size:
275/55R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
White
Super White
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Silver Sky Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Cement Gray
