Toyota Tacoma vs Ford Maverick
The Ford Maverick is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 38 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the Toyota Tacoma, a 14 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Ford Maverick leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Toyota Tacoma
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD · 90 configurations
2022–2026
Ford Maverick
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD · 23 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Toyota Tacoma | Ford Maverick |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 24 mpg | 38 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg | 42 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg | 35 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,550 | $1,600 ✓ |
| Lowest CO2 output | 379 g/mi | 234 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; 3-mode(Sport/Normal/Eco), w/SS, SIDI & PFI; 2-mode(Power/Normal) TM, w/SS, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) TM | Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S6) | Automatic (variable gear ratios), Automatic 8-spd, Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrains | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2022–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 90 | 23 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Tacoma vs Maverick: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Toyota Tacoma or the Ford Maverick?
The Ford Maverick is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 38 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the Toyota Tacoma, a 14 mpg advantage and costs about $950 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Ford Maverick runs about $1,600 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,550 for the Toyota Tacoma — a difference of roughly $950 per year.
What engines do the Tacoma and Maverick offer?
Toyota Tacoma: SIDI & PFI; 3-mode(Sport/Normal/Eco), w/SS, SIDI & PFI; 2-mode(Power/Normal) TM, w/SS, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) TM. Ford Maverick: Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Toyota Tacoma and the Ford Maverick as Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.
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