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Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Tacoma (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$11,455

Car 1

Car 2

4RunnerTacomaMSRP + destination$41,550$30,095MPG combined17 mpg21 mpgRear legroom32.9 in32.6 inFront legroom41.7 in42.9 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
4Runner SR5 2WD vs Tacoma SR I4 Access Cab RWD
Measure4RunnerTacomaWinner
MSRP + destination$41,550$30,095Tacoma
Horsepower270 hpN/AN/A
Torque278 lb-ftN/AN/A
MPG combined17 mpg21 mpgTacoma
Cargo, max89.7 cu ftN/AN/A
Cargo, seats up47.2 cu ftN/AN/A
Rear legroom32.9 in32.6 inAbout the same
Front legroom41.7 in42.9 inTacoma
Length190.2 in212.3 inNot scored
Width75.8 in74.8 inNot scored
Curb weight4,400 lbN/AN/A
Towing5,000 lbN/AN/A
Seats5N/AN/A
Ground clearance9.0 in to 9.6 in9.4 inN/A
0-60 mph7.1 s estimateN/AN/A
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
4Runner SR5 2WD
$40,155		Tacoma 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed V6 AT
$40,340		$185
Tacoma SR I4 Access Cab RWD
$28,600		4Runner SR5 2WD
$40,155		$11,555

Cost to run

Tacoma costs $14,037 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
Cost4RunnerTacoma
MSRP + destination$41,550$30,095
Fuel or charging, 1 year$2,259$1,829
Fuel or charging, 6 years$13,553$10,971
Total, 6 years$55,103$41,066

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Tacoma wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceTacoma28%
MPGTacoma19%
PowerN/A
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked