Compared: Tacoma vs Tundra - Watch This Before You Buy a Toyota Truck! 

Here is my Tacoma story; bought the truck for $24K, drove it for 10 years then traded in for value $15K. I don't think any vehicle can beat that!

I went to the dealership for a tacoma and drove away with a tundra. I just fell in love with the power and sound of the V8 and the space and comfort of it.

The Tacoma should come with a small V8, more people would buy them.

Tacoma: fuel economy. Tundra: power.

I work at the Toyota plant (TMMTX) that builds tundras and Tacomas. They are great trucks. I own a tundra.

I love my Tundra 😍 best purchase I’ve ever made

They are both Toyota’s so they are both great!

Put the Tundra in Tow/Haul mode and it becomes a beast, fun button.

Tow/Haul mode in the Tundra, its a different drag race.

I went in for a Tacoma and I drove off with a 2019 1794 tundra ! Still fall inlove with it every time I drive it out

I like both trucks. The only reason I didn't buy a tundra was because of the horrible fuel economy.

Tacoma is my dream truck right now lol

Stop at a Transmission shop and ask them what they see the most and the least, I did this 2 months ago. Guys told me they had 5 newer Chevy's in last week and that the Fords & Chryslers were no better. When I asked them what they see the least both of them said in unison, Toyota. TRUE STORY !!!

The only two trucks I'd buy. Proven reliable and great resale. Yea the tundra needs some refreshing, but it's still a great truck. How can you mess with several examples of them going over 800k miles, one even hitting a million

I dont understand everyone's obsession with push button start

Would be cool if the Tacoma had a 4.6 option

I love the way tundra sounds when u start the engin. Monster

My Tacoma is all I need!!’ I’m not towing a yacht

"Tundra is strong enough to tow space shuttle. Tundra went 1 million miles on one single engine without being rebuild. Tundra seat fabric didn't even worn-out after 1 million miles. Tundra frame lasted 1 million miles. Tundra cab corners lasted one million miles. Tundra exhaust manifold bolts lasted 1 million miles. Tundra engine lasted 1 million miles without blowing spark plugs. Tundra is the only million miles gas truck without problems. Too many people focus on looks and forget that looks are deceiving. Too many people call reliability is outdated, and favor issues as advanced technology. I know truth hurts, but it's reality."

Activate Tow/Haul mode on the Tundra. Much better throttle response off the line.

Awesome format. More please. Turning radius is a great idea. Seating position front and back is very helpful. Compared capability and MPG is awesome. Really great guys. Keep up the good work.

I bought my 2018 Tacoma TRD Sport the day it arrived at the dealership. I was actually considering buying the 2018 Tundra TRD Sport. What really sealed the deal was the technology and features. I wish Toyota would update the Tundras to be more in line with their competitors. I LOVE my Tacoma. We took a long trip over to Estes Park and the truck was amazing! Love the video guys!

He should have launched the Tundra in Tow/Haul mode, big big difference.

Ect makes the transmission shift at higher rpms so you can get more of a power band when towing or trying to overtake in traffic etc

Love my 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma TRD OR. Very happy with my purchase.

Great video! I'd like to see more side-by-side comparisons like this. How about Jeep Cherokee vs. Compass or Grand Cherokee? (Have you done a towing test with either?)

Great video!!! Agreed, these side by side mid sized vs full sized comparisons are nice to see

I bought a 2008 Tundra last year, first time I've felt in love with a car in the last 20 years. What a fun, dependable, versatile beast

Great video guys. Just bought a Tundra TRD Sport this weekend and I am loving it!

Talk about quality content! Thanks you guys rock

Like that Tundra rear window.

You guys put out a great video. Nice to hear the back and forth in your observations. First time watcher who just hit the SUBSCRIBE button.

Just got my tundra last week. As a father of 2 boys I absolutely love it

Never drove or owned a Tundra. But I'd stick with that Tacoma all they way. (Short people problems :)

Fantastic review keep up the good work.

You guys have a lot of fun. Keep the great videos coming.

I couldn't decide so I just bought one of each. :P

I bought my Tundra 2 weeks ago n I love it...By the way, great video!

Very good video! Lots of time and toughts when into it and it shows! Very good quality video!

I enjoy these vidoes, thanks. Ive been wanting to make some like these too.

Thanks for the ride guys! I rode in a new Tacoma and it seemed like the automatic transmission was always "hunting" for a gear. This was around Denver. Not sure what that was about. Drove a Tundra from Flower Mound Texas to Monterey California and found the Tundra very comfortable on the trip but that big boy is thirsty like my 2003 F-150. Appreciate the demos!

I'm a Chevy man till death but Toyota Trucks Can't be beat lol simple as that!

Thanks for the video. Keep it up

I have a 2008 Tundra with the 5.7 off-road package and it does great on everything but mileage on town. Gets about 20 on the highway and is incredibly dependable. My truck gets rallied and off roaded as much as you can off road a stock truck and the Bilstein shocks do amazing with the off road package.

I have the manual Tacoma man I love it manual forever

Do you guys have any inside information if the 2019 Toyota Tundra will be diesel???

Cool video! You should do more of these comparison videos. Maybe compare different brands of similar setups etc...

I love key in ignition, I hate pushbutton start.

Yes finally I’ve been waiting for this video💯😭😂

As to the drag race...I have a Tundra and my wife has a Tacoma...with my icon suspension and bigger tires the Tacoma feels quicker. Tundra sounds better though. A major difference from my perspective that they do not mention, aside from the interior space and comfort/headroom, is the the seat position. In the tundra you sit upright with your legs "under" you. Both my wife and I find this more comfortable. You sit much lower with your feet "out" (like a car). Not sure if I am clearly explaining this but it is very noticeable.

I saw a tundra driving besides me in Australia the other day. I wanted one! That's why I'm here.

I would go anywhere in my Tacoma. Can’t say the same for the Tundra, it’s too damn big

To me Toyota does small trucks to perfection, but falls short in full size trucks. America auto makers do it the other way around.

To win with the Tacoma you turn on the ECT Power, at dead stop hold Traction Control Button for 5 seconds until it says off on the dash then use the manual stick which is in all new Tacomas. Do that and it flys... I know been a Tacoma owner for 17 years.

Great review guys! Wife and I recently purchased a 5.7L Tundra Double Cab 4x4 SR5 with the SR5 upgrade packaged and alloy wheel option. We love it and yeah the unloaded fuel economy may be lower than competitors but Towing mpg at and to 3k feet above sea level for most of the V8 trucks I towed with or researched before buying seem to all get 8-11 mpg. Either way we are happy with the Tundra it is a fun truck with lots of power.

Looking at this older video. I have a 2007 regular cab short box tundra 5.7 l and love it! Plenty of room inside not knocking elbows with your passenger and in this configuration it drives and parks like a go cart. And I still have room for 2 x10” subs straight up behind the console😊

Hi tfl could you try to compare a Ford Edge to a escape?? The edge got remodeled in 2017 so I’d like to see it

Tunda seems more luxurious than the cheap feeling Tacoma which seems budget.

I love my Tundra, the only thing is the gas mileage but love it.

I’ve got 305,000 miles on my tundra

Try pressing tow/haul mode on the tundra, throttle response is a better.

O like both I used a Tacoma daily and my tundra for weekends!!!

For my use my Tacoma 2007 is a great little truck. Had it since new. One thing i do not like is the brakes on snow or ice in the hills. Love it all the other times😍

Andre should be a standup comedian. Natural humor and hilarious jokes

you guys should do these tests on suburban or city streets where are used 90% of the time

I have the Tacoma, for my purpose it's great. The butt dyno tells me the ECT button changes the pull greatly. I'm at sea level here in the Mid Atlantic. I really enjoyed your video!!

that rolling back window is such a nice feature, i wish other manufacturers would add that as on option.

Its like comparing dad with son 😂😂

I like the outlet in the bed of the Tacoma

I feel like I'm about to watch a "little trucks can do anything big trucks can do" video

I actually like the go pro mount makes it easier to take videos when I go off road or even regular driving

I bought a '17 Tacoma, I used it to tow a Uhaul (heavy) from BC to NB...then the very next year, back again. I had no issues, no mechanical problems in all that time, and simply had to do an oil change. Runs beautiful and it is hands down the best truck I've ever owned for what I need it for. My only complaint....I can't get my sled up on it.

I love my Taco TRD Off Road... I think these trucks appeal to two different types of buyers. For me, I live in an urban environment, so parking is so much easier with the mid size than full size truck. The MPG upgrade is appreciated, but no one buys a truck so they can get good gas mileage. My truck is perfect for hauling things recreational things as well as my our DIY trips to Home Depot in Lowes. The Taco's off road capability, as well as accessory support, makes this vehicle awesome for a get out of town and into nature weekender or day trips. We are moving back to the East Coast in September, so I will definitely be using the 4WD more. I'm 5'11", and if I was taller than 6'2"... I would go with the Tundra. To me the sitting position on the Taco is probably my harshest criticism. I really don't like how I feel getting in and out of my truck. The transmission is geared to take advantage of the Atkinson Cycle engine for a couple of points in fuel economy. It is plenty enough power for my driving habits, but if you want to get on it, ECT and the manushift mode will be your friend. I don't think any of these trucks or perfect, what truck is? However, I buy vehicles brand new and drive them for 10 years, Toyota's durability, reliability, and resale value made Tacoma the best buy for my dollar. I look forward to creating memories of adventures in this truck for the next decade!

With the stock tires and a bed cover I have had up tp 21.5 mpg at 70 mph all highway, no traffic with the Tundra crew max -5.7 / 2 WD, lost 3 mpg going to wider tires and a lumber rack.

Great information lads.

The real selling point of these vehicles is how reliable they are and how much they hold their value even at high mileage. I’ve got a 95 Tacoma that’s got almost 400k on it, will probably upgrade soon. They’re fantastic trucks.

Great ! "Recommend oil badge!!!" :-). That's the best oil for modern engine with close tolerances. And not very easy to procure.

I love this comparison video style. What about Silverado vs Colorado?

As an added asset, the ECT button allows you to customize performance when you need a little more power. When you press the ECT button, the transmission will sharpen throttle response and adjust the rpm levels at which the transmission shifts.

Andre, the Tundra Limited double cab has awesome storage compartments under the rear seats. The Crew Max is lacking in this feature, unfortunately.

Trucks are not for drag racing, I love my Tacoma. It will climb over anything. It’s all 4X4

Just in the mid size truck market in 2019 looked at the Colorado and after comparing it to the Tacoma ended up buying the Tacoma, the Colorado dose not even come close to the Tacoma.

Thanks a lot for this.

Excellent review

Push button start has been around for a few years now, and I still don't understand why it's so important. Crazy how Toyota won't put that roll down window in the Tacoma to have something extra compared to other trucks.

Only addition I desperately want is a 6.5ft bed to go with the crew cab tundra!!!!

I love y’all’s review. Y’all are hilarious😂

I cannot wait to get my Tacoma next month! Although I may end up just waiting on the 2019s to come out, just depends on inventory in my area. As far as size/comfort goes, I'm a 5'7" girl and I've test driven the truck and found it really comfortable for me personally. I've heard that critique from a lot of taller/larger guys. I'm coming out of a 1998 Jeep Cherokee that recently hit 200,000 miles, so I'm extremely excited for my first brand new vehicle. It's going to be a drastic change for me. Fortunately, the mileage is very similar to my XJ so I wouldn't be destroying my bank account trying to fuel the thing.

Great comparison you guys make the best videos . Have you guys ever reviewed a Tundra with the magnuson / TRD supercharger ? I would love to see that head to head vs Raptor off-road and everything.

Hey Andre in my humble opinion the fake hood scoop you’ve mentioned helps cool off engine practicality wise

REALLY good shots.

ECT raises the shift points and it should have been pressed for the drag part. there IS an AC/heat vent in the taco between the front seats at the back of the console for the back seats.

I've owned my Taco for 2 years. It works for me.

Press tow haul mode on the tundra. Makes a massive difference. Thanks for the video boys

In the Tundra, was traction control off and out into Tow/Haul?

I just bought a 2002 tundra limited 4.7v8 with 204k miles on it because I am a hard working man with a family and can't afford a new truck. With that being said it's new to me and has not one flaw. It's dry and clean underneath and probably never seen a dirt road until now, no dents, no rust, everything works, tons of room to do any repairs if it ever needs them. I wouldn't be scared to go start it up right now and drive to china. It has aftermarket 20" wheels and an aftermarket audio system but, other than that everything is factory. I'll be keeping this one for a very long time. A true diamond in the rough.

I loooooooooooooooove the Tundra " it is my dream" . Specially the Texas edition. 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️

Very well done video! Definitely pros and cons of each. Can’t wait till Toyota finally overhauls the Tundra

good review guys.

We got a tundra for our family car and it feels like she's gonna be around for a good while. Great truck.