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Toyota Tacoma vs Ford F-150

The 2026 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4x4 against the 2026 F-150 XLT SuperCrew 4x4 3.5 EcoBoost, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.

Last checked Oct 24, 2026. Every figure links to its source.

Open this matchup in the 3D lab

2026 Toyota Tacoma2026 Ford F-150

The short answer

  • In the trims shown, the Tacoma costs $11,270 less: $45,660 against $56,930 for the F-150, destination included. PublishedEdmundsPublishedJ.D. Power
  • The F-150’s bed is 6.8 in longer at the floor: 67.1 in against 60.3 in. PublishedToyotaPublishedFord
  • The F-150 is rated to tow 4,200 lb more: 10,500 lb against 6,300 lb. PublishedEdmundsPublishedFord
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Tacoma costs about $336 a year less to run: $3,199/yr against $3,535/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA

Who each one suits

The F-150 is the work truck: 4,200 lb more towing, 295 lb more payload, a bed 6.8 in longer, six seats and far more rear knee room. It has the better NHTSA rating and headlights.

The Tacoma costs $11,270 less in these trims, about $336 a year less to run, rides higher, turns tighter and pulls away harder on packed snow in our simulation.

At a glance

TacomaF-150
Starting price, this trim$45,660PublishedEdmunds$56,930PublishedJ.D. Power
Powertrain2.4 L turbocharged four (i-FORCE, T24A-FTS) with port and direct injection · Part-time 4x4 (shift-on-the-fly, 2.57 low range), electronic locking rear differential3.5 L twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 with port and direct injection and a gasoline particulate filter · Part-time 4x4 (electronic shift-on-the-fly)
0–60 mph, tested or claimed7.0 sTestedCar and Driverno data
Braking 70–0 mph, tested171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driverno data
EPA combined21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Bed length at the floor60.3 in (1.53 m)PublishedToyota67.1 in (1.70 m)PublishedFord
Seats5PublishedToyota6Published
Crash ratingsNHTSA 4★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/M/GNHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/P/G

Acceleration

The F-150 makes 104 hp more: 382 hp against 278 hp.

TacomaF-150
Power278 hp (207 kW)PublishedToyota382 hp (285 kW)PublishedFord
Torque317 lb-ft (430 Nm)PublishedToyota500 lb-ft (678 Nm)PublishedFord
0–60 mph, tested or claimed7.0 sTestedCar and Driverno data
0–60 mph, our simulation6.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver5.0 sSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Ford
Passing, 50–70 mph4.8 sTestedCar and Driverno data
Quarter mile15.3 sTestedCar and Driverno data
Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

On a wet road from 70 mph, reaction included, the Tacoma needs 354 ft to stop and the F-150 377 ft: 23 ft more road for the F-150.

TacomaF-150
Braking 70–0 mph, tested171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driverno data
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction354 ft (107.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver377 ft (114.9 m)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction274 ft (83.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver288 ft (87.7 m)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction139 ft (42.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver175 ft (53.3 m)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

No meaningful gap between the Tacoma and the F-150 on what we can measure here.

TacomaF-150
NHTSA rollover rating4★ · 18.5% riskTestedNHTSA4★ · 19.1% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)1.17Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA1.16Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA
Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Tacoma costs about $336 a year less to run: $3,199/yr against $3,535/yr.

TacomaF-150
EPA combined21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year$3,199/yrDerivedEPA$3,535/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver23 mpg (10.3 L/100 km)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
Drag coefficient0.47DerivedEPA0.40DerivedEPA
Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

On packed snow the Tacoma can pull away at 0.34 g, against 0.24 g for the F-150.

TacomaF-150
Skidpad grip, tested0.77 gTestedCar and Driverno data
Cornering grip, our simulation0.77 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver0.76 gSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
Pulling away on packed snow0.34 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver0.24 gSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
Turning circle44.4 ft (13.5 m)PublishedToyota47.8 ft (14.6 m)PublishedThe Car Connection
Ground clearance11.0 in (28 cm)PublishedEdmunds9.8 in (25 cm)PublishedFord
TiresBFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A 265/70R17 115S M+S · 265/70R17TestedCar and Driver275/65R18 (Michelin Primacy XC on the XLT 4x4) · 275/65R18EstimateCar and Driver
Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

The F-150’s bed is 6.8 in longer at the floor: 67.1 in against 60.3 in.

TacomaF-150
Seats5PublishedToyota6Published
Bed length at the floor60.3 in (1.53 m)PublishedToyota67.1 in (1.70 m)PublishedFord
Payload1,610 lb (730 kg)PublishedEdmunds1,905 lb (864 kg)PublishedFord
Towing6,300 lb (2,858 kg)PublishedEdmunds10,500 lb (4,763 kg)PublishedFord
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver−0.2 in (0 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota+0.3 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver+2.4 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota+2.9 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver+5.7 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota+6.3 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger+2.1 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota+2.0 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in+1.7 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota+6.4 in (16 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in−0.5 in head · −2.6 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota−0.5 in head · +2.1 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs
Front head room, published39.7 in (101 cm)PublishedToyota40.8 in (104 cm)PublishedFord
Rear head room, published38.4 in (98 cm)PublishedToyota40.4 in (103 cm)PublishedFord
Rear leg room, published33.7 in (86 cm)PublishedToyota43.6 in (111 cm)PublishedFord
Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

No meaningful gap between the Tacoma and the F-150 on what we can measure here.

TacomaF-150
Cabin sound at 70 mph67 dBATestedCar and Driverno data
Watch it in The Quiet Test

Visibility

From the driver’s seat the F-150’s hood hides the first 32 ft of road; the Tacoma’s hides 39 ft.

TacomaF-150
Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver39 ft (12.0 m)Simulated32 ft (9.7 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead56%Simulated43%Simulated
Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

IIHS rates the F-150’s headlights Good and the Tacoma’s Acceptable.

TacomaF-150
IIHS headlight ratingAcceptableTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)312 ft (95.2 m)TestedIIHS341 ft (103.8 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beams68 mph (110 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS70 mph (113 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)457 ft (139.3 m)TestedIIHS560 ft (170.8 m)TestedIIHS
Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

NHTSA gives the F-150 5★ overall and the Tacoma 4★.

TacomaF-150
NHTSA overall4★TestedNHTSA5★TestedNHTSA
IIHS small overlap frontGoodTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)MarginalTestedIIHSPoorTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)GoodTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
Curb weight4,794 lb (2,175 kg)TestedCar and Driver5,096 lb (2,312 kg)PublishedFord
Watch it in The Impact

Where each one wins

Toyota Tacoma

  • In the trims shown, the Tacoma costs $11,270 less: $45,660 against $56,930 for the F-150, destination included. PublishedEdmundsPublishedJ.D. Power
  • At 15,000 miles a year and national average prices, the Tacoma costs about $336 a year less to run: $3,199/yr against $3,535/yr. DerivedEPADerivedEPA
  • On a wet road from 70 mph, reaction included, the Tacoma needs 354 ft to stop and the F-150 377 ft: 23 ft more road for the F-150. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
  • On packed snow the Tacoma can pull away at 0.34 g, against 0.24 g for the F-150. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Car and Driver
  • The Tacoma turns in a 3.4 ft tighter circle: 44.4 ft against 47.8 ft. PublishedToyotaPublishedThe Car Connection
  • The Tacoma is rated 21 mpg combined by the EPA, 2 mpg better than the F-150 (19 mpg). PublishedEPAPublishedEPA
  • In the IIHS moderate overlap front test the Tacoma rates Marginal and the F-150 Poor. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • Drivers see 56% of the ground within 33 ft of the Tacoma’s nose and 43% in the F-150. Simulated
  • The Tacoma rides higher: 11.0 in of ground clearance against 9.8 in. PublishedEdmundsPublishedFord

Ford F-150

  • The F-150’s bed is 6.8 in longer at the floor: 67.1 in against 60.3 in. PublishedToyotaPublishedFord
  • The F-150 is rated to tow 4,200 lb more: 10,500 lb against 6,300 lb. PublishedEdmundsPublishedFord
  • Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +6.4 in of knee room in the F-150 and +1.7 in in the Tacoma. Simulated, estimated inputsfrom ToyotaSimulated, estimated inputs
  • From the driver’s seat the F-150’s hood hides the first 32 ft of road; the Tacoma’s hides 39 ft. Simulated
  • The F-150 makes 104 hp more: 382 hp against 278 hp. PublishedToyotaPublishedFord
  • The F-150 carries 295 lb more payload: 1,905 lb against 1,610 lb. PublishedEdmundsPublishedFord
  • In our simulation the F-150 gets to 60 mph 1.6 s sooner: 5.0 s against 6.6 s. Simulatedfrom Car and DriverSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Ford
  • The F-150 seats 6; the Tacoma seats 5. PublishedToyotaPublished
  • NHTSA gives the F-150 5★ overall and the Tacoma 4★. TestedNHTSATestedNHTSA
  • IIHS rates the F-150’s headlights Good and the Tacoma’s Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • On low beams, the fastest you can drive the F-150 and still stop inside the lit road is 70 mph; in the Tacoma it’s 68 mph (dry road, 1.5-second reaction). Simulatedfrom IIHSSimulatedfrom IIHS
  • IIHS measured the F-150’s low beams lighting the road 29 ft farther on a straightaway: 341 ft against 312 ft. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS

Weigh them by what matters to you in the lab’s verdict

Other trims

Keep comparing

Sources

  1. Edmunds: 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 5’ Bed AT 4WD features and specs (2026-10)
  2. J.D. Power: 2026 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5’ Box pricing (MSRP $51,915) (2026-10)
  3. Toyota: 2026 Tacoma product information and specifications (engines, ratios, dimensions, bed, interior, brakes, turning radius; forum-hosted copy) (2025)
  4. Ford: 2026 F-150 specifications (dimensions, box, weights, payload, towing, engines, interior) (2026-10)
  5. Ford: 2026 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide (F-150 conventional towing tables; dealer-hosted copy) (2026)
  6. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD (id 50088) and Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (id 50109) ratings (2026-10)
  7. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD 3.5 L (id 50099) and F150 Pickup 4WD HEV (id 50097) ratings (2026-10)
  8. Car and Driver: Tested: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Is No Longer a Dinosaur (TRD Off-Road Double Cab, 8-speed automatic) (2023-12)
  9. Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Ford F-150 XLT Hybrid (XLT SuperCrew 4x4 PowerBoost) (2025-04)
  10. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC (Double Cab) 4WD (VehicleId 21675) (2026-10)
  11. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Ford F-150 (SuperCrew) gas 4WD (VehicleId 21411) (2026-10)
  12. Car and Driver: 2021 Ford F-150 Tremor tested (3.5 L EcoBoost, SuperCrew 4x4 5.5-ft) (2021-12)
  13. US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Tacoma 4WD and Tacoma Hybrid 4WD coastdown targets, axle ratios) (2026-01)
  14. US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (F-150 3.5 L 4WD, Tremor and HEV coastdown targets, axle ratios) (2026-01)
  15. The Car Connection: 2025 Ford F-150 specifications (turning diameter, brake rotor diameters) (2026-10)
  16. IIHS: 2026 Toyota Tacoma crew cab pickup ratings (2026-10)
  17. IIHS: 2026 Ford F-150 crew cab pickup ratings (2026-10)

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.