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Toyota Tacoma vs. Kia EV6

When we compare the Toyota Tacoma to the Kia EV6, the Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Kia EV6 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Tacoma versus the Kia EV6, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Toyota Tacoma versus Kia EV6 Pricing

A used 2023 Toyota Tacoma ranges from $31,994 to $50,230 while a used 2023 Kia EV6 is priced between $48,868 to $64,258. For a new model, the Toyota Tacoma's price is between $30,726 and $48,936, with the Kia EV6 priced between $50,459 and $65,014.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Toyota Tacoma’s base engine makes 159 horsepower, and the Kia EV6 base engine makes 225 horsepower. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. The EV6 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 310 miles. The Tacoma uses regular unleaded, and the EV6 uses electricity.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Kia EV6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and rear leg room. The Toyota Tacoma, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Toyota Tacoma has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Toyota Tacoma

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$30,726 - $48,936

Used Asking Price:

$31,994 - $50,230

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

13.8%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$50,459 - $65,014

Used Asking Price:

$48,868 - $64,258

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.9 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value

1 / 11
2 / 11
2 / 11
2 / 11
2 / 6
7 / 10

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Summary Review

Toyota’s Tacoma has been the sales leader in the midsize segment for decades. While other brands quit this market, Toyota continued to polish the gem that is the Tacoma pickup.

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Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

  • Wide range of trim levels and styles from affordable barebones to serious off-road
  • Best in class retained value
  • Strong track record of overall reliability
  • Composite bed eliminates corrosion concerns

  • Beware the recent few used years with transmission issues with some recent models
  • Interior oddities like a low, flat seat
  • Not as refined as most competitors, overdue for a full update
  • Towing capability less than segment best

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available Body Styles

Pickup Truck

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Cab Types

Crew Cab, Extended Cab

Available Cab Types

Not applicable

Available Bed Length(s)

60.5 inches, 73.7 inches

Available Bed Length(s)

Not applicable

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Electric

Trim Levels

Limited, SR, SR V6, SR5, SR5 V6, Trail Special Edition, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport

Trim Levels

GT, GT-Line, Wind

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

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

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

225 hp

Torque:

258 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

Not yet available

Max Payload :

Not applicable

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

MPGe:

Not applicable

Range (city/hwy):

422 / 485 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Battery Size/Capacity :

Not applicable

Maximum Charging Rate:

Not applicable

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

Not Applicable

Engine Configuration:

Not Applicable

Number of Cylinders:

Not Applicable

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

RWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

Not applicable

MPGe:

127 / 101 / 117

Range (city/hwy):

310 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity

Battery Size/Capacity:

77.4 kWh

Maximum Charging Rate:

68 hours (120V)

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Standard

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

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

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

Not applicable

Overall Interior Volume:

85.6 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

24.4 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

50.2 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

127.4 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4255 lbs

Width:

74 inches

Height:

60.8 inches

Length:

184.3 inches

Wheelbase:

114.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

6.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

16.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P245/75R16

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19