Toyota Tacoma vs. Toyota Pickup
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Pickup 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 Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Pickup.
In comparing the Toyota Tacoma's and the Toyota Pickup's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Pickup have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Tacoma's and the Toyota Pickup's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tacoma is a better car than the Toyota Pickup.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Tacoma’s base engine makes 142 horsepower, and the Toyota Pickup base engine makes 116 horsepower. Both the Tacoma and the Pickup are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 390 and 325 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Pickup are available in Extended Cabor a Regular Cab configuration.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Tacoma has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
12245
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
11245
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10709 - 12245
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
10745
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
11432
Price Range:
3074 - 20567
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
7177
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5032 - 11432
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
244880
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
383477
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Pickup Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Pickup
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2162752635991647
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 2.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.6245092292161467
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota Tacoma Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
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6 out of / 7Ranking
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7 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Toyota Pickup Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Bed Length(s)
Not yet available
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Base, SR5, V6
Toyota Pickup Trim Levels
Base, DX, DX V6, SR5
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
142 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
177 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1640 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
116 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque:
140 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.043 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1710 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 390 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
247 / 325 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2560 lbs
Width:
66.5 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
180.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2690 lbs
Width:
66.5 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
174.4 inches
Wheelbase:
103 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sierra Beige Metallic
Black
Satin Black Metallic
Blue
Paradise Blue Metallic
Gray
Pewter Pearl
Green
Evergreen Pearl
Red
Cardinal Red / Colorado Red / Sunfire Red Pearl
White
White
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sierra Beige Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Cobalt Blue Pearl Metallic / Paradise Blue Metallic
Gray
Not available
Green
Evergreen Pearl Metallic
Red
Cardinal Red / Sunfire Red Pearl Metallic
White
White
