2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. Its Competition

2015 Toyota Tacoma
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

The Toyota Tacoma doesn't have too many competitors, but there are a few alternatives with which it competes.

The closest of these is the Nissan Frontier, which we consider a better truck for everyday use and better on-road drivability.

The Honda Ridgeline is the best-driving vehicle in the segment–and it's spacious inside, too–but it's also the least useful as a true truck.

GM has brought its GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Silverado twins back to the market this year, and both offer the added bonus of a diesel engine option.

And, there's always the Ford F-150, if you're willing to step it up a notch.

For 2015, it's redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up.

2015 Toyota Tacoma2015 Toyota Tacoma
Browse Used Listings		2015 Chevrolet Colorado GearOn Special Edition2015 Chevrolet Colorado
Browse Used Listings		2015 Ford F-1502015 Ford F-150
Browse Used Listings		2015 GMC Canyon2015 GMC Canyon
Browse Used Listings		2015 Nissan Frontier2015 Nissan Frontier
Browse Used Listings		2014 Honda Ridgeline2014 Honda Ridgeline
Browse Used Listings
Quick Specs
6.2
The Toyota Tacoma doesn't make a lot of sense, unless it'll live almost exclusively off-road.
7.6
The 2015 Chevy Colorado asks the question: is not-full-size big enough? For many of us, that's a "yes."
8.4
The 2015 Ford F-150 delivers on the promise of better utility through light weight; fuel economy is still left undecided.
7.8
The 2015 GMC Canyon won't replace a full-size pickup in our garage, but reminds us why mid-sizers are a good alternative for drivers that covet utility over ultimate payload and towing numbers.
7.2
The 2015 Nissan Frontier is one of your best bets if you don't quite need a full-size pickup, but maneuverability and functionality are high on your priority list.
7.2
The 2014 Honda Ridgeline is a niche alternative for those who don't need a pickup bed all the time, but it doesn't satisfy drivers that need a real full-size truck.
MSRP From     
$20,965$20,120$26,030$20,955$17,990$29,575
Gas Mileage     
15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Gas I4Regular Unleaded V-6Gas I4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded V-6
EPA Class     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Style Name     
2WD Access Cab I4 MT (SE)2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base2WD Reg Cab 122.5" XL2WD Ext Cab 128.3" SL2WD King Cab I4 Manual S4WD Crew Cab RT
Drivetrain     
Rear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveRear Wheel DriveFour Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
423245
Passenger Doors     
N/A2N/A2N/AN/A
Body Style     
Access CabExtended Cab PickupRegular Cab StylesideExtended Cab PickupKing CabCrew Cab
Transmission     
Manual w/ODManualAutomatic w/ODManualManual w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2015 Chevrolet Colorado2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2015 Ford F-1502015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2015 GMC Canyon2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2015 Nissan Frontier2015 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2014 Honda Ridgeline