Compare the2024 Ford F-150VS 2024 Toyota Tundra

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Ergonomics
Model Availability
Recommendations

Safety

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Full-time four-wheel drive is optional on the F-150. Full-time four-wheel drive gives added traction for safety in all conditions, not just off-road, like the only system available on the Tundra.

The F-150 has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the Tundra’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the F-150 has standard Cross Traffic Alert and Cross Traffic Braking automatically engages the brakes to help avoid a collision. Toyota charges extra for Rear Cross Traffic Alert on the Tundra and its not available on the SR.

The F-150’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Tundra doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the F-150 and the Tundra have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras and available around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the Toyota Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.5 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28%	37.4%
Neck Stress	152 lbs.	227 lbs.
Neck Compression	65 lbs.	86 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	104/35 lbs.	436/400 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the Toyota Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	31	49
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	257	449
Hip Force	432 lbs.	750 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

There are over 2 times as many Ford dealers as there are Toyota dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the F-150’s warranty.

Reliability

The F-150 has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Tundra doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

Engine

As tested in Car and Driver the Ford F-150 turbo V6 is faster than the Toyota Tundra V6 hybrid gas:

	F-150	Tundra
Zero to 30 MPH	1.9 sec	2.2 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	5.3 sec	5.9 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	13.4 sec	16.1 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	5.9 sec	6.5 sec
Passing 50 to 70 MPH	3.7 sec	4.1 sec
Quarter Mile	13.8 sec	14.5 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	101 MPH	95 MPH
Top Speed	107 MPH	106 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the F-150 gets better mileage than the Tundra:

			MPG
F-150
	RWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	25 city/25 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	20 city/26 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		5.0 V8	17 city/25 hwy
	AWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	23 city/23 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	18 city/25 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/23 hwy
		5.0 V8	17 city/23 hwy
Tundra
	RWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	20 city/24 hwy
		SR 3.4 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		3.4 turbo V6 (389 HP)	18 city/23 hwy
	AWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	19 city/22 hwy
		SR/SR5 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/23 hwy
		Limited/Platinum/1794 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/22 hwy
		TRD Pro 3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	18 city/20 hwy

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Ford F-150 uses regular unleaded gasoline (premium recommended with the 3.5 turbo V6 engine for maximum performance). The Tundra requires premium, which can cost on average about 82.8 cents more per gallon.

The F-150 SuperCrew’s standard fuel tank has 3.5 gallons more fuel capacity than the Tundra’s standard fuel tank (26 vs. 22.5 gallons). The F-150’s optional fuel tank has 3.8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Tundra’s optional fuel tank (36 vs. 32.2 gallons).

The F-150 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Tundra doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Brakes and Stopping

The F-150 stops shorter than the Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
70 to 0 MPH	191 feet	197 feet	Car and Driver
60 to 0 MPH	126 feet	135 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	143 feet	150 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

The F-150’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 70 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Tundra SR’s standard 75 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

The F-150 has standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads. The Tundra SR5/Limited/Platinum/1794/Capstone suspension doesn’t offer gas-charged shocks.

The F-150 5.5-foot Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 handles at .75 G’s, while the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup pulls only .70 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

The F-150 5.5-foot XLT SuperCrew 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1 seconds quicker than the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup (28 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 29 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the F-150’s turning circle is tighter than the Tundra’s:

	F-150	Tundra
Regular Cab Standard Bed	41.2 feet	n/a
Regular Cab Long Bed	46.4 feet	n/a
Extended Cab Standard Bed	47.8 feet	48.6 feet
Crew Cab Short Bed	47.8 feet	48.6 feet
Regular Cab Standard Bed 4x4	41.2 feet	n/a
Extended Cab Standard Bed 4x4	47.8 feet	48.6 feet
Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4	47.8 feet	48.6 feet

Chassis

The Ford F-150 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 300 to 1050 pounds less than the Toyota Tundra.

The F-150 is shorter than the Tundra, making the F-150 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces:

	F-150	Tundra
Regular Cab Standard Bed	209.1 inches	n/a
Regular Cab Long Bed	227.7 inches	n/a
Extended Cab Standard Bed	231.7 inches	233.6 inches
Crew Cab Short Bed	231.7 inches	233.6 inches
Crew Cab Standard Bed	243.5 inches	245.6 inches

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the F-150 5.5-foot Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 is quieter than the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup (72 vs. 80 dB).

Passenger Space

The F-150 SuperCab offers optional seating for 6 passengers; the Tundra can only carry 5.

The F-150 SuperCab has 2.7 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.8 inches more rear headroom, .2 inches more rear legroom, 2.1 inches more rear hip room and 2.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the Tundra Extended Cab Pickup.

The F-150 SuperCrew has 2.7 inches more front legroom, 1.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.9 inches more rear headroom, 2 inches more rear legroom, 2.1 inches more rear hip room and 3.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Tundra Crew Cab Pickup.

Cargo Capacity

The F-150 SuperCab has a much larger cargo box than the Tundra Extended Cab Pickup shortbed (62.3 vs. 54.3 cubic feet).

The F-150 SuperCrew shortbed has a much larger cargo box than the Tundra Crew Cab Pickup shortbed (52.8 vs. 45.8 cubic feet). The F-150 SuperCrew longbed has a much larger cargo box than the Tundra Crew Cab Pickup longbed (62.3 vs. 54.3 cubic feet).

The F-150’s cargo box is larger than the Tundra’s in every dimension:

	F-150 SuperCab	F-150 Regular Cab	Tundra Crew Cab Pickup	Tundra Extended Cab Pickup
Length (short/long)	78.9”	78.9”/97.6”	65.6”/77.6”	77.6”/96.5”
Max Width	65.2”	65.2”	58.7”	58.7”
Min Width	50.6”	50.6”	48.7”	48.7”
Height	21.4”	21.4”	20.9”	20.9”

The F-150 has stake post holes, to allow the containment of tall, light loads. The Tundra doesn’t offer stake post holes.

Payload and Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Toyota Tundra is limited to 12000 pounds. The F-150 SuperCab offers up to a 14,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The F-150 4WD can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the F-150 can be unhitched and driven around locally. The Tundra can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The F-150 has much higher optional payload capacities than the Tundra:

	F-150	Tundra
Regular Cab 150	3325 lbs.	n/a
Extended Cab 150	3010 lbs.	1940 lbs.
Crew Cab 150	2900 lbs.	1830 lbs.
Regular Cab 150 4x4	3050 lbs.	n/a
Extended Cab 150 4x4	2765 lbs.	1885 lbs.
Crew Cab 150 4x4	2650 lbs.	1820 lbs.

Ergonomics

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the F-150’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Tundra doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system.

The F-150’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Tundra’s standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Consumer Reports rated the F-150’s headlight performance “Very Good,” a higher rating than the Tundra’s headlights, which were rated “Good.”

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the F-150 offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Tundra doesn’t offer cornering lights. The F-150 (except XL/STX) also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The F-150 King Ranch/Platinum has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Tundra.

The F-150 (except XL/XLT)’s optional Park Assist can parallel park by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Tundra doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Model Availability

The Ford F-150 comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Toyota Tundra isn’t available as a regular cab.

Recommendations

Motor Trend performed a comparison test in its September 2023 issue and they ranked the Ford F-150 5.5-foot Tremor SuperCrew 4x4 first. They ranked the Toyota Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup fourth.

Motor Trend selected the F-150 as their 2018 Truck of the Year. The Tundra has never been chosen.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the F-150 as the 2021 North American Truck of the Year. The Tundra has never been chosen.

The Ford F-Series outsold the Toyota Tundra by over six to one during 2022.