Which Toyota truck is right for you in Appleton, WI
Which Toyota truck is right for you in Appleton, WI?
If you're looking for a truck that's just as reliable as it is capable, you can make a great move by shopping for a new Toyota truck at our dealership. Toyota consistently ranks at the top of vehicle reliability studies conducted by experts like Consumer Reports. Both the Toyota Tundra and the Tacoma have outstanding capability both on- road and off, and each one offers you a variety of practical features. To help you decide which Toyota truck is right for you, let's compare the Tundra and the Tacoma that are both ready for a test drive at Kolosso Toyota in Appleton, WI.
Comparing engines and performance
Since the Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup, it can give you a higher level of capability. The standard 4.6-liter V8 engine delivers 310 horsepower and 327 pound-feet of torque and it can tow up to 6800 pounds, which is enough to pull a trailer or a boat. If you want more heft, the 5.7-liter V8 will raise your output to 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. Maximum towing than reaches up to 10,200 pounds depending on how that Tundra is equipped.
The Toyota Tacoma is the most popular mid-size pickup in America partly and a strong track record for reliability. The standard engine is a 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder that's good for 159 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, giving Green Bay drivers a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds. The available upgrade is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that can give you 278 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. That engine will provide a maximum towing capacity of 6800 pounds which is enough to match the base-level Tundra.
Comparing off-road capabilities
The Tundra and the Tacoma both give OshKosh buyers a choice of two- and four-wheel drive systems and with the challenges of our legendary Wisconsin winters, a great case can be made for the four-wheel drive option. The Tacoma is known for its off-road capability with both the TRD Off-Road and the TRD PRO trim levels, giving you the kind of performance you need when you tackle the trails. The Tundra also has a TRD PRO trim that has almost as much off-road capability as the Tacoma.
Comparing fuel economy
The smaller Tacoma has more fuel-efficient engines beginning with the four-cylinder and two-wheel drive, a combination that will give you 20 MPG in the city and 23 MPG on Neenah highways. The V6 with a manual transmission and four-wheel drive will come in 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 will give you 15 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway. With four-wheel drive and the 5.7-liter V8, fuel efficiency is rated at 13 MPG in the city and 17 MPG on the highway. So while the mid-size Tacoma is more fuel-efficient, if capability is what matters most, the full-size Tundra can be worth the extra investment.
Comparing bed sizes and cargo
The Toyota Tundra offers Menasha buyers three bed sizes and the choices start with a 5.5-foot Short Bed, then move up to a 6.5-foot Standard Bed and finish with an 8-foot Long Bed. The shortest Toyota Tundra bed is 229 inches long and 80 inches wide. The Toyota Tacoma starts with a 5-foot Standard Bed that's 75 inches wide. The 6-foot Long Bed in the Tundra is 225.5 inches long and the Standard bed measures 212.3 inches in length. So if you want a larger bed size, the Tundra is the way to go. On the other hand, if you want a truck that's smaller and more maneuverable, consider the Toyota Tacoma.
Compare both trucks at Kolosso Toyota
The Toyota Tacoma and the Tundra both offer plenty of interior comfort and the practicalt advantages of advanced technology. Look over our new Toyota truck inventory and see one or both trucks in action at Kolosso Toyota in Appleton, WI.
All incentives to approved credit from Toyota Financial Services. All prices are plus tax, title, license and dealer doc fee of $199.
