Compare the2023 Toyota TundraVS 2022 GMC Sierra Limited

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Toyota Tundra have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The GMC Sierra Limited doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Toyota Tundra are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The GMC Sierra Limited doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The Toyota Tundra has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Tundra has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Tundra has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The Tundra (except SR) offers optional Parking Support Brake that uses rear sensors to monitor for objects to the rear and automatically applies the brakes to prevent a collision. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The Tundra’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Sierra Limited and is only available on Sierra Limited SLE/SLT/AT4/Denali.

Both the Tundra and the Sierra Limited have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

For its performance in IIHS driver-side and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, updated side impact, headlight, daytime pedestrian crash prevention, and nighttime pedestrian crash prevention testing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the Tundra its highest rating: “Top Safety Pick Plus” for 2023, a rating granted to only 29 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Sierra Limited last would have qualified as only a standard “Top Safety Pick” in 2017.

Warranty

The Tundra’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Sierra Limited’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Tundra for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. GMC only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Sierra Limited.

Reliability

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the Tundra have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Sierra Limited.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Tundra has a 776-amp battery. The Sierra Limited only offers a standard 730-amp battery.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Tundra’s reliability 28 points higher than the Sierra Limited.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, GMC is rated lower.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2023 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than GMC vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota first in overall reliability. GMC is ranked 21st.

Engine

The Tundra has more powerful engines than the Sierra Limited:

	Horsepower	Torque
Tundra SR 3.4 turbo V6	348 HP	405 lbs.-ft.
Tundra 3.4 turbo V6	389 HP	479 lbs.-ft.
Tundra 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid	437 HP	583 lbs.-ft.
Sierra Limited 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder	310 HP	348 lbs.-ft.
Sierra Limited 5.3 V8	355 HP	383 lbs.-ft.
Sierra Limited 6.2 V8	420 HP	460 lbs.-ft.

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Tundra gets better mileage than the Sierra Limited:

			MPG
Tundra
	RWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	20 city/24 hwy
		SR 3.4 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		3.4 turbo V6 (389 HP)	18 city/23 hwy
	AWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	19 city/22 hwy
		SR/SR5 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/23 hwy
		Limited/Platinum/1794 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/22 hwy
		TRD Pro 3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	18 city/20 hwy
Sierra Limited
	RWD	2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	19 city/22 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	16 city/21 hwy
	AWD	2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	17 city/20 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
		6.2 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	15 city/19 hwy
		AT4 2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	16 city/18 hwy
		AT4 5.3 OHV V8	14 city/18 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Tundra i-FORCE MAX’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

Regardless of its engine, the Tundra’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. GMC only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Sierra Limited 8-speed Auto/Diesel.

The Tundra’s optional fuel tank has 4.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Sierra Limited Regular Cab’s standard fuel tank (32.2 vs. 28 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Tundra’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Sierra Limited:

	Tundra	Sierra Limited
Front Rotors	13.9 inches	13.5 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Sierra Limited (285/65R18 vs. 275/60R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Tundra has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Sierra Limited.

Suspension and Handling

The front and rear suspension of the Tundra uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the Sierra Limited, which uses leaf springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Tundra Platinum/1794/Capstone has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tundra 6.5-foot bed Extended Cab Pickup’s wheelbase is 6.1 inches longer than on the Sierra 1500 Limited Long Bed Regular Cab (145.7 inches vs. 139.6 inches). The Tundra 8.1-foot bed Extended Cab Pickup’s wheelbase is 7.6 inches longer than on the Sierra 1500 Limited Standard Bed Crew Cab (164.6 inches vs. 157 inches).

Chassis

The front grille of the Tundra SR5/Limited/Platinum/1794/TRD Pro/Capstone uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The Tundra Extended Cab Pickup has 1.4 inches more front hip room and .3 inches more rear hip room than the Sierra Limited Double Cab.

The Tundra Crew Cab Pickup has 1.4 inches more front hip room and .3 inches more rear hip room than the Sierra Limited Crew Cab.

Cargo Capacity

The Toyota Tundra has a standard Easy lower and lift tailgate, which prevents the heavy tailgate from falling with a crash and causing injury. It allows adults and children to easily open and close the tailgate with one hand to better facilitate loading and unloading. Tailgate assist costs extra on the GMC Sierra Limited.

Both the Tundra and Sierra Limited have bed indentations that accommodate 2x4’s for two-tiered loading, but the Tundra also has indentations to separate the cargo box into three different sections length-wise.

Towing

The Tundra’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Sierra Limited’s (8300 vs. 7400 pounds).

While the Sierra 1500 Limited Short Bed Crew Cab 4x4 can only tow 6600, any Tundra can tow a minimum of 8300 pounds.

Ergonomics

The Tundra’s standard power windows allow the driver or passenger to lower and raise the windows without leaning over or being distracted. Power windows cost extra on the Sierra Limited.

The Tundra’s front and rear power windows all open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Sierra Limited’s basic optional power windows’ passenger windows don’t close automatically. The Sierra Limited SLT/AT4/Denali’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

If the windows are left open on the Tundra the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the Sierra Limited can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Tundra’s standard power locks allow the driver or passenger to lock or unlock all the doors at a touch without leaning over. Power locks cost extra on the Sierra Limited.

The Tundra Hybrid has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

The Tundra Platinum/1794 Edition/Capstone’s standard wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield. The Sierra Limited’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Tundra’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the Sierra Limited’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Tundra to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Tundra has standard power remote mirrors. The Sierra Limited only comes with remote mirrors at extra cost. Without them the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Tundra’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. GMC charges extra for heated mirrors on the Sierra Limited.

The Tundra Limited/Platinum/1794/TRD Pro/Capstone has standard front air conditioned seats and the Tundra Platinum/1794/Capstone also has them in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Sierra Limited doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.

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