Compare the2024 Toyota TundraVS 2024 Ram 1500

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and 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 Ram 1500 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear 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 Ram 1500 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 Ram 1500 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

With its standard Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, the Toyota Tundra is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Ram 1500, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Tundra	Ram 1500
Overall Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE	MARGINAL
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	-21 MPH
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-8 MPH
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-2 MPH
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	-5 MPH
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	-5 MPH
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	-22 MPH	-9 MPH
25 MPH Low beams	-23 MPH	-6 MPH
37 MPH Brights	-31 MPH	No Slowing
37 MPH Low beams	-12 MPH	No Slowing

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 Ram 1500 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.

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 Ram 1500.

Both the Tundra and Ram 1500 offer rear cross-traffic warning, but the Tundra with Rear Cross Traffic Alert also has Parking Support Brake (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Ram 1500’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Tundra and the Ram 1500 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, 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 and around view monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Tundra is safer than the Ram 1500:

	Tundra	Ram 1500
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	172	226
Neck Injury Risk	29.8%	37%
Leg Forces (l/r)	195/316 lbs.	429/424 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	225	293
Chest Compression	.5 inches	.6 inches

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota Tundra is safer than the Ram 1500:

	Tundra	Ram 1500
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Chest Movement	.6 inches	.6 inches
Abdominal Force	102 lbs.	107 lbs.
Hip Force	129 lbs.	196 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Hip Force	123 lbs.	334 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	10 inches	16 inches
Spine Acceleration	33 G’s	40 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Instrumented handling tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and analysis of its dimensions indicate that the Tundra is 1.3% less likely to roll over than the Ram 1500.

The Toyota Tundra achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The Ram 1500 is not a “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

Warranty

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Tundra for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Ram doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the 1500.

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 the 5.7 V8 hybrid in the Ram 1500.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Tundra has a standard 776-amp battery. The Ram 1500’s 730-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

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 Ram 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, Ram is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Ram vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Ram is ranked 15th.

Engine

The Tundra has more powerful engines than the Ram 1500:

	Horsepower	Torque
Tundra SR 3.4 turbo V6	358 HP	406 lbs.-ft.
Tundra 3.4 turbo V6	389 HP	479 lbs.-ft.
Tundra 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid	437 HP	583 lbs.-ft.
Ram 1500 3.6 DOHC V6 hybrid	305 HP	271 lbs.-ft.
Ram 1500 5.7 V8 hybrid	395 HP	410 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Toyota Tundra turbo V6 is faster than the Ram 1500 V8 hybrid gas:

	Tundra	1500
Zero to 30 MPH	2.4 sec	2.7 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	6.3 sec	7.1 sec
45 to 65 MPH Passing	3.8 sec	4.8 sec
Quarter Mile	14.8 sec	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	98 MPH	94 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Tundra gets better mileage than the Ram 1500:

			MPG
Tundra
	RWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	20 city/24 hwy
		SR 3.4 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
	AWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	19 city/22 hwy
Ram 1500
	RWD	5.7 V8 Hybrid	18 city/23 hwy
	AWD	5.7 V8 Hybrid	18 city/22 hwy

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. Ram only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Ram 1500 eTORQUE/Diesel.

The Tundra Hybrid has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Ram 1500. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Toyota Tundra, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Ram 1500.

Brakes and Stopping

The Tundra stops shorter than the Ram 1500:

	Tundra	Ram 1500
60 to 0 MPH	126 feet	135 feet	Motor Trend

Suspension and Handling

The Tundra offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Ram 1500’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tundra’s wheelbase is longer than on the Ram 1500:

	Tundra	Ram 1500
Extended Cab Standard Bed	145.7 inches	140.5 inches
Extended Cab Long Bed	164.6 inches	n/a
Crew Cab Short Bed	145.7 inches	144.6 inches
Crew Cab Standard Bed	157.7 inches	153.5 inches

The Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup handles at .73 G’s, while the Ram 1500 short bed Rebel Crew Cab 4x4 pulls only .68 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Tundra 5.5-foot bed Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 1.3 seconds quicker than the Ram 1500 short bed Rebel Crew Cab 4x4 (28.5 seconds @ .59 average G’s vs. 29.8 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver while at idle, the interior of the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup is quieter than the Ram 1500 short bed Limited Crew Cab 4x4 (32 vs. 38 dB).

Passenger Space

The Tundra Extended Cab Pickup has .1 inches more front headroom and .3 inches more front legroom than the Ram 1500 Quad Cab.

The Tundra Crew Cab Pickup has .1 inches more front headroom and .3 inches more front legroom than the Ram 1500 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 Ram 1500.

Payload and Towing

The Tundra’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Ram 1500’s (8300 vs. 6120 pounds).

While the Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab HFE can only tow 6760, any Tundra can tow a minimum of 8300 pounds.

The Tundra Extended Cab Pickup 4x4 has a higher standard payload capacity than the Ram 1500 standard bed Quad Cab 4x4 (1885 vs. 1830 lbs.).

Ergonomics

The Tundra Limited/Platinum/1794/TRD Pro/Capstone’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Ram 1500 doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Tundra’s front and rear power windows all open or close fully with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Ram 1500’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open or 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 Ram 1500 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Tundra’s standard Smart Key System allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, unlock the tailgate, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Keyless Go standard on the Ram 1500 only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the truck.

The Tundra’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Ram 1500’s standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Tundra to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Ram 1500 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Tundra’s standard automatic temperature control maintains the temperature you set, automatically controlling fan speed, vents and temperature to maintain a consistent, comfortable environment. The Ram 1500 Tradesman/HFE doesn’t offer automatic air conditioning.