Toyota Tacoma 4 Cylinder vs. 6 Cylinder! Put to the test 

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I put 215K miles on my 2007 four cylinder 5-speed stick and the kid I sold it to is still driving it - five years later.

I have a 2003 4X4 Tacoma with the 2.7. It has 117K miles. I bought it new and intent on keeping it for another 10 years, at least.

This guy has much better content than many so-called "car gurus".. really appreciate the features you considered for comparison.

I’m on my second 4 cylinder 4x4 atm and I love it . The power disadvantage doesn’t bother me in the least , I’m going to drive this truck into the ground

Good video! 2.7l is not to go fast but for reliability and to carry items in your bed box, fun truck for any daily driver.

I have the 4cyl with a manual trans, I race to keep up with regular traffic. Coming from a 5.7 hemi, there’s a ‘slight’ power difference. Reliability and cost is what motivated me to make the change.

4 cylinder has less parts than the 6 cylinder engine which makes them easier and cheaper to maintain long term.

You know the 4cyl wasn’t nearly as far off as most people make it out to be. I mean it kept up pretty well.

Super in depth!

I get my 2023 4 cylinder 6 speed automatic double cab in 15 days .. I can’t wait

I own a 21 4cyl automatic transmission. After 20,000 miles my mpg improved quite a bit. City driving in a hilly city 17-20mpg. Flat roads commuting 32-33 mpg. Reliability is priceless for these truck 2,7s and the transmissions. I commute in Los Angeles county which is hard on all vehicles. I have never burned any oil.

I find driving the 2.7l is this back to the future feeling . It’s like Driving in a 1990s Toyota truck in ways but in a new truck. For me it’s the experience and feeling of the old feel in a new truck . Why I favor the 2.7 in ways . Had both

The 2.7 will last forever with only oil changes. I have proof sitting in my driveway. Consider that when buying.

Love the video. I was able to get my 2019 tacoma 4cyl up to 28mpg doing 55mph in sportmode 5 (stopping it from going into overdrive) Florida No Hills :)

Just note that a 1 mile test will not give any kind of meaningful fuel mileage. It just gave you the amount of fuel needed to initially move the vehicle. According to Toyota the 4cylinder gets 1 to 2 mpg better gas mileage when compared to the same trim level. Else I liked your video.

Keep up the good work 👊

I just wish they offered the 4cyl with the crew cab 4x4 :( I know the economy isn't any better and the power is definitely worse, but it's a simpler and more proven design that I feel like is in the Legendary Toyota Reliability tier compared with the newer and more complex v6 that is probably just Regular Reliable tier.

Thanks 😊

You earned it.

Thanks for your input. FYI my 2016 DoubleCab. v6 I just great. Mpg varies but I re on highway is around 17-18 and around town varies.. right now city says 19.1 but I was babying the pedal.

Great video !!!

I had a '16 SR5 2wd 2.7 with 6ft box. Its the truck I WANTED. Unfortunately the transmission pissed me off so much i traded it. That little motor did fine, it was gaps in the gear ratios, up shifting so early, and cruise control that I couldnt stand. I even put 4.88 gears in it. I pulled 2500lb's across country with it, it did fine.

The 4 cylinder models don’t come with a factory hitch because it’s not intended to be used for towing. The V6 has almost double the available HP. Reasons to get the I-4 vs the v6 are 1) lower cost 2) slightly better fuel economy 3) reliability.

'19 4cyl here. My average MPG is about 20.5, with slightly more city than highway driving. The v6 was very appealing, but almost 5mpg difference for a daily commuter was the deciding factor.

I'm also Akram and I. Also a Toyota fan boy. Mostly 4runners though. 4.0 isn't dead or weak. It's the how the 5 speed transmission is tunned

Just bought a 4 banger 4x2 tss off-road package. It has the look of the v6 Tacoma but obviously not the power

2015 4 banger. No tow all go.

I have the 3.5 and it’s fantastic. Everyone whining about that it’s open deck and fangirling over the old 4.0 are funny because the 4.0 was open deck too and was extremely reliable.

I test drove a 2012 4cyl tacoma...I drive a 05 nissan frontier with the v6...the difference felt much bigger, and that was with the Tacoma being a 2wd and my frontier being 4wd. I still wouldn't preclude buying a 4cyl but v6 feels much nicer.

I have an 07 4 cyl with 180k miles and it purrs like a kitten. Kitten power too though. I love it. Will probably own it till it dies (will never happen lol)

I just bought a 2.7 2019 I like it

i went back home approx 240miles and did around 70-80mph the entire trip! i was able to get 23.7 mpg with my 4 cylinder engine i do have a tri fold soft top cover which i think helped !

Thanks for sharing thumps.

I love my 2.7L 2020 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 I'd say a V6 if you really planning on having a bunch of gear like an overland build kinda deal If you don't need all that or plan on it then you'll probably be really happy with a 4cl Either way can't go wrong with a Yota 🤘🏽

Good to know. 👍

That was sick lol not surprising tho

Good video & good job

Great Video!!! I am looking to borrow money to get one of those🥰

Good video

I have a 2.7 and my son has the v6. I can average 20mpg in town and over 24mpg on interstate as long as I stay around 80. At 70 mpg it drops to 22mpg. I don’t know why but mine is the 2.7 5speed manual. My son gets 15mpg in town and 16 on interstate. He does have a lift kit with 33’s though.

I have a 2nd gen tacoma 4x4 2.7l and i get 21 to 22 mpg, calculated exactly by an app I use. Point is, i drive mostly highway, but its a highway in northeast pa that is one of the steepest grades from sea level to 1900 ft and its 40 miles of climing hills and i drive 75 to 80 mph each way (thats not an exaggeration, the post limit is 65) and my rpms are steady as 2200 to 2500 going 75 to 80, occasionally if i try to maintain 75 up some of the steeper hills it will get into a gear where the rpms will spike to 3000 to 3200 never higher than that. I also change my oil every 4500 to 5000k miles (idc if its excessive as its the most important thing to me) my truck has 145k miles. Ive done all the maintenance myself. Recently to include swapping the old 140k miles suspension for a 3rd gen trd offroad suspension with only 5k miles for 200 bucks, that included front struts, rear shocks, ucas, and rear leaf springs n i bought new sway bar links cause they were 30 bucks a piece why not while im taking em off and it rides amazing compared to what it was. Also lifted the rear about 2 inches n the front an inch, so it has a very stock 3rd gen look to it n ride quality its like ur in a 3rd gen, n my gf has a 2020 sx so i know what a stock 3rd gen drives like lol, im telling ya its amazing esp for 200 bucks. Ive also changed every fluid when i bought it at 110k miles ive kept up with this, n just recently 145k did the difs n tranfer case and a drain and fill for trans to keep it fresh im going to continue that trend every other oil change, prob worthless but whatever. Its been in north east pa for almost 10 years and its in great shape for a vehicle up here. Toyota did a great job on this frame

The V6 can tow 6400lbs if you have 4WD. It’s 6800 if you have 2wd

I've had 2 occasions where I've done 1 and a half hour drives with my 2021 4 cylinder tacoma and got 33mpg both ways. I have pictures for proof because i could hardly believe it myself. I'd like to see the v6 do that

I got a 4 cylinder 2gen love it

The most I can pull is 5600 and I just purchased a camper dry weight of 4125. Should I be fine if I put a few things inside the camper when pulling?

Love the cement just got my gray one v6 I wanted the cement though

11/10 video

I have some 17” all terrain tires on a 4 cylinder 2018 Tacoma. Do you think if I downgraded the tires I would get more power and better mileage

My SR5 is a 4 cylinder it gets the job done for me thanks Stay safe 👍👍👍

I think if you get a 4cyl it should automatically come with a 5 speed manual I know that's not possible anymore but in2017 when I got my sr it was and option I personally think the 4 with the stick is definitely a great combination

I would say to get an accurate measurement of MPG fuel economy you would need to log more miles. If you put the 4 cylinder in sport 4 mode and ECT the performance will be much better.. Do you own both?

Had a 1999 SR-5 4X4 Extra cab with he 2.7L I 4 and 5 speed manual. It finally died at 376,000 miles. Going up the steep mountain grades, my motto was "Yep! I only have 4 cylinders!" Replaced it with a 2021 double cab SR 4X4. I really wanted a 6 speed manual but it is only available in the $45,000 TRD

777th like 👍🏼! Toyota, best truck ever.

The “truck doesn’t roll backward with a trailer” is interesting. Is it to test the hill start assist function? I felt this capability is sorely weak, every morning I have to start up a hill and the truck does not hold itself.

My 4 cyl tacoma 2 wheel drive averages 25 mpg and on long trips 29 mpg. I suggest having your tacoma professionally tuned.

I would get a second gen V6, but the new 3.5L doesn't do it for me. I'm keeping an eye out for a 2-3rd gen I4 Manual or V6, or a 3rd gen i4.

short and sweet

Just got a new SR5 2wd long bed double cab and for the last two weeks 75% highway 25% city and average 21mpg. Not that bad but it’s completely stock

Towing capacity on the v6 is above 6000 pounds and I believe you said 5k

Ive always wondered why Trucks use V6s instead of inline 6s? Can't be because of size since even in full size pickups there are V6s (Gas)

I got a 2021. V6 tacoma. I get avg 23 mpg. Wife’s heavy foot gets 21. 93 octane only use. I live it so far.

When you tested them w trailer, the V4 was almost empty on fuel. The V6 had half a tank.

The 6cyl has a ton of power and speed. It sounds great too. Love it!

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This video was OK but let me desiring more. I would’ve liked to of seen the four cylinders Dash during the drag race, as well as know how far the race was.

How are the automatic transmissions in these newer tacomas? are they reliable? Any issues?

I think since the truck is a 4 door truck. It should have a 6 cylinder engine. And a manual transmission or an automatic transmission depending on your preference instead of Toyota doing the decision for you. Because I don't want an automatic transmission. I want to decide what gear I'm in. The shifting of the gears is my problem. I don't mind.

I tow 5500lbs with the 4 cylinder.

Some questions; Was tire diameter the same for both trucks? V6 looked to have TRD pro wheels? Which means a taller ratio. The V6 appeared to have half a tank of gas more than the 4cyl, which is a good amount of weight, which affects performance. At what distance did the trucks cross the finish line? 1 car length isn't much at 1/4 mile, but 1 car length is a lot at 1/8 mile

Wait what year is that 4cyl I've been looking for one with 4 door

Ok Ok

is it a matter which faster?

Putting some respect on that 4 cylinder 😅

4 banger is the way to go less shit to break. The look is basically the same. You have Toyota dependability at a cheaper price.

HWY and City milage?

I got 25 n a 4. W stick

Has anyone installed mods in your 4cyl? How much horsepower gains? Tune anyone?

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Driving just over a mile and calculating fuel milage is useless.

I have 2016 taco 4 cylinder my average mpg is 21 mpg. I have 82k on the motor.

I want smaller vehicle, reliability, power, and fuel economy. Mpg isn’t that impressive for either. I guess so much for fuel economy then lol. I wish they sold a two door tundra. I would get that in an instant!! The tundras they got now are just too big. Tacoma looks difficult to get into though. I want power because I’m tired of being tailgated when I get into the highway. I have a 4 cylinder now. I was gonna go EV this time but I was interested in the Chevy bolt and well… you know that story lol. Now I guess I gotta stick with a good Ol fashion gas engine. But something easy to work on myself perhaps. Not a car fix it guy but the car I have now is almost impossible to understand and too tight. Is the v8 engine on a tundra easy to mess with? I’m talking like fluid changes like coolant, transmission, engine oil etc. basic maintenance changes etc. I look at my vehicle now and just say to myself I will take it to the dealer instead lol. That was the reason why I wanted to go EV. NO maintenance needed they say.

I have a 4 cylinder in my truck it has no power

Both are gutless wonders.

I simply need the 3.5L V6. If the 3rd gen Tacoma would of had the Camry or RAV 209 horsepower, I probably would’ve chosen the 4cyl instead, but the 159 horsepower was simply too Underwhelming and Underpowered for my needs

V6 Tacoma towing capacity is 6500lbs

I love my 4 cyl but I can’t get on freeways for too long cause I feel like it’s too slow for traffic

If you need to work this truck more than a 4 cylinder can handle, buy a Tundra.

Is the stock v6 taller than the stock 4 cylinder ??

is the 4 clyinder 4WD?

I have a V6 trd sport 6 speed manual. It feels under powered as it is. I'd hate to see how the 4 feels like... oh the V6 can tow 6400 not just 5000

Why did u decide to get 2 tacos I currently have a 2.7 09 but I want a newer one but I can’t decided on the V4 vs V6

Now try that in a manual 😉. My little 4 cyl 4x4 stomped both 2022 V6 Tacoma and V8 automatic Tundra in a 1/4, they caught up at 1/2 mile but it’s about the shifting. Man vs computer wins every time.

Hi early, those are bad fuel economy nu.bers and ratings. There are more efficient vehicles out there that aren't limited handicapped, some are even V8 engines. I think Toyota could do alot better on their mpgs.

Theres no replacement for displacement

That race was so off. Didn’t use sport mode or the other drive mode of the transmission. I actually beat a hemi in my 4cyl.

17mpg?….man I was expecting better…my f350 6.0 gets 17-18mpg mixed driving and it’s a long box crew cab fx4

should put 1k lbs on it and see how fast they take to get to 45mph

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