Which Toyota Truck is right for you in Moline, IL?
Which Toyota Truck is right for you in Moline, IL?
Toyota is a name that's renowned for reliability and you see that reflected in both the new Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Tundra pickups. Both trucks offer excellent capability both on-road and off and both can be used for a variety of jobs. Both trucks are handsomely designed and include a host of advanced technology and safety features. To help you decide which one is right for you, here's a comparison of the Toyota Tundra and the Toyota Tacoma, both of which are ready for a test drive at Hiland Toyota in Moline, IL.
A comparison of engines and performance
Because the Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup, it provides more overall capability. The standard 4.6-liter V8 gives you 310 horsepower and 327 pound-feet of torque and it can tow up to 6800 pounds, enough for pulling a smaller camper trailer or a boat. If you want more muscle, the 5.7-liter V8 will elevate your game to 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Towing potential gets a big boost as well, taking you up to 10,200 pounds depending on how the Tundra is equipped.
The mid-size Toyota Tacoma is the most popular vehicle in its class partly because it delivers plenty of capability in a very reliable package. The standard engine is a 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder with 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, giving Milan drivers a maximum towing capacity at 3500 pounds. The available upgrade is a 3.5-liter V6 with 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. That provides a maximum towing capacity of 6800 pounds which matches the base-level Tundra.
A comparison of off-road capabilities
Both the Tundra and the Tacoma give Silvis buyers the choice of two- and four-wheel drive systems and given the challenges of our Midwest weather, there's a lot to be said for the four-wheel drive option. The Tacoma is especially capable off-road with both the TRD Off-Road and the TRD PRO trim levels, giving you plenty of capability when you want to hit the trails. The Tundra also has a TRD PRO trim but it doesn't have quite as much off-road capability as the Tacoma.
A comparison of fuel economy
The smaller Tacoma has more fuel-efficient engines starting with the four-cylinder and two-wheel drive that gives you 20 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on the highway. The V6 with a manual transmission and four-wheel drive is rated at 17 MPG in the city and 21 MPG on the highway. The full-size Tundra with two-wheel drive and the 4.6-liter engine gives you 15 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway. With four-wheel drive and the 5.7-liter V8 you'll get 13 MPG in the city and 17 MPG on the highway. So the Tacoma is more fuel-efficient but if capability is your top priority, the Tundra might be worth the extra investment.
A comparison of bed sizes and cargo capability
The Toyota Tundra gives you three different bed sizes starting with a 5.5-foot Short Bed, followed by a 6.5-foot Standard Bed and concluding with an 8-foot Long Bed. The shortest version of the Tundra gives you 229 inches of length and 80 inches of width. The Toyota Tacoma starts with a 5-foot Standard Bed that tops out at 75 inches in width. The 6-foot Long Bed is 225.5 inches in length and the Standard bed is 212.3 inches. So while the Tacoma has less room for cargo, it's easier to fit into smaller parking spots.
Compare both trucks at our dealership
Both the Toyota Tacoma and the Toyota Tundra provide plenty of interior comfort and the convenience of advanced technology. We invite you to look over our current Toyota truck inventory and schedule a test drive at Hiland Toyota in Moline, IL.
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Hiland Toyota
5500 45th Ave Drive
Moline, IL 61265
- Sales: (309) 764-2481
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