Ford F150 vs Toyota Tundra
The Ford F150 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Toyota Tundra, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Ford F150 leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Ford F150
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 229 configurations
2015–2026
Toyota Tundra
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 77 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Ford F150 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 22 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 20 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 24 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,450 ✓ | $2,800 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 349 g/mi ✓ | 407 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.2, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid | SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6), Automatic 6-spd | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Premium, Gasoline or E85 | Regular, Premium, Gasoline or E85 |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 229 | 77 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
F150 vs Tundra: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Ford F150 or the Toyota Tundra?
The Ford F150 is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 22 mpg for the Toyota Tundra, a 3 mpg advantage and costs about $350 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford F150 runs about $2,450 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,800 for the Toyota Tundra — a difference of roughly $350 per year.
What engines do the F150 and Tundra offer?
Ford F150: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, 5.2, SIDI & PFI, SIDI; Hybrid. Toyota Tundra: SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco).
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Ford F150 and the Toyota Tundra as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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