Comparisons · 2021

2021 RAM 1500 2WD vs 2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD

The 2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD uses less fuel: 11.2 against 13.8 l/100km, about 19% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD costs about $2,307 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 RAM 1500 2WD has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 RAM 1500 2WD13.8 l/100km
2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD11.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 RAM 1500 2WD319.4 g/km
2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD262.8 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 RAM 1500 2WD2,308 kg
2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD2,007 kg
Owner complaints
2021 RAM 1500 2WD678
2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD80
NCAP overall rating
2021 RAM 1500 2WD5
2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 RAM 1500 2WD2021 Toyota Tacoma 2WD
CO2319.4 g/km262.8 g/km
Combined13.8 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Complaints67880
NCAP overall54
Cylinders84
Displacement5,700 cc3,456 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3ULEV70
Extra-urban10.7 l/100km10.2 l/100km
FuelMidgrade GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears86
Gross weight3,538 kg2,540.1 kg
Height1,970 mm1,790 mm
Kerb weight2,308 kg2,007 kg
Length5,820 mm5,390 mm
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic (S6)
Urban15.7 l/100km11.8 l/100km
Wheelbase3,570 mm3,240 mm
Width2,020 mm1,900 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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