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The Toyota Tacoma vs. Ford Maverick debate is ramping up as these two trucks aim for the top spot among midsize and compact pickups. If a full-size model isn’t a good fit, many drivers find themselves looking at the 2024 Toyota Tacoma and 2024 Ford Maverick as practical yet maneuverable alternatives. However, there are stark differences to consider between these two pickups.
Our team at I-95 Toyota of Brunswick has distilled the essential details to create an overview comparison between the new Tacoma and the Ford Maverick. It’s a simple way to explore the differences in size, towing capacity, and features between each truck. Come visit our Toyota dealer in Brunswick, GA, to learn more.
| Engine | 2.4L turbo 4-cyl |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 278 |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
| Towing Capacity | 6,500 lbs1 |
| EPA-Est. MPG (Cty/Hwy/Comb) | 19/24/213 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Height | 73.8 in |
| Width | 76.9 in |
| Length | 213 in |
| Engine | 2.0L turbo 4-cyl |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 250 |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Towing Capacity | 4,000 lbs2 |
| EPA-Est. MPG (Cty/Hwy/Comb) | 22/29/254 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Height | 68.7 |
| Width | 77.9 in (Mirrors Folded) |
| Length | 199.7 in |
The new Toyota Tacoma for sale has a substantial power advantage over the Maverick, with its base turbocharged engine making up to 278 horsepower and its available hybrid system delivering up to 465 pound-feet of torque. The Maverick maxes out at 191 horsepower with its available hybrid powertrain and 250 horsepower with the turbocharged engine.
The Ford Maverick MPG rating is stronger, however, achieving up to an EPA-estimated 23/30/26 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)5 when equipped with the base turbo engine and FWD. Still, the Toyota Tacoma MPG rating holds its own with an EPA-estimated 20/26/23 MPG (City/Highway/Combined) achieved with the base 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and 4×2 drive.3
The new Toyota Tacoma is generally a larger truck than the Ford Maverick. For starters, it offers two available bed options that are each longer than the long 4-foot 6-inch bed provided in the Maverick. You can choose between the available 5-foot and 6-foot bed options to suit your needs when you pick the Toyota Tacoma.
Exact dimensions for the Toyota truck can vary depending on trim and body style. For example, the Tacoma SR5 measures 213 inches long, 76.9 inches wide, and 73.8 inches tall, providing more shoulder room and hip room in the front and rear. The Maverick, on the other hand, is 199.7 inches long, with a height of 68.7 inches and less shoulder and hip room throughout the cabin.
When it comes to towing, the Tacoma is much more capable. The Ford Maverick towing capacity can reach up to 2,000 pounds with either the standard 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine or the available hybrid powertrain.2 That number grows to 4,000 pounds when the truck is properly equipped with the available 4K Tow Package. Still, it falls well short of the Toyota Tacoma, which offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 6,500 when properly equipped.
The Tacoma also gains a strong advantage in all-terrain capability. Its available four-wheel drive system, body-on-frame construction, and wealth of features like the Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism and Crawl Control, make it a potent off-road performer. The Ford Maverick holds its own with available all-wheel drive, skid plates, and drive modes, yet its unibody underpinnings still hold it back.
The main difference between the Ford Maverick interior and the Toyota Tacoma cabin is their configurations. The Maverick only comes in a four-door, five-passenger cabin configuration, while the Tacoma offers both a four-door Double Cab with room for five and the XtraCab option with two doors and room for two passengers.
In their five-seat base configurations, both trucks have similar amenities and technology. Each cabin has an 8-inch touch-screen display, a six-speaker sound system, and manual six-way driver seats.
The 2024 Toyota Tacoma is available in eight impressive trims:
This spectrum of trim options caters to everyone from trade contractors to hardcore off-road enthusiasts.
The new Ford Maverick is limited to just three trim options:
Visit I-95 Toyota of Brunswick today to explore the 2024 Tacoma in person. If it’s a truck you’d like to call your own, our Toyota finance center will work to help you take it home. Contact us today to learn more about our inventory and special offers.
No, the Ford Maverick is not larger than a Toyota Tacoma. The new 2024 Tacoma measures approximately 5.2 inches taller and 13.3 inches longer than the 2024 Maverick, depending on trim. Generally, the Ford Maverick is considered a compact pickup, while the Toyota Tacoma is a midsize truck. That size difference also translates to the Tacoma offering more robust capability than the Maverick.
If you’re looking for the best off-road capability, you’ll want to choose the Toyota Tacoma over the Ford Maverick. The Tacoma uses a traditional body-on-frame design with a steel ladder frame, solid rear axle, and an old-school four-wheel drive system. Meanwhile, the Maverick is a unibody pickup that offers all-wheel drive instead of four-wheel drive.
The new Ford Maverick only offers a 4-foot 6-inch bed with a cargo volume of 33.3 cubic feet. Meanwhile, the Toyota Tacoma offers both a 6-foot bed and a 5-foot bed. Both models offer bed upgrade options, with the Maverick having the FLEXBED storage system, and the Tacoma offering an available 2400-watt power supply and optional onboard air compressor.
1Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. Do not exceed any Weight Ratings and follow all instructions in your Owner’s Manual. The maximum you can tow depends on base curb weight plus the total weight of any cargo, occupants, and added vehicle equipment. “Added vehicle equipment” includes additional standard/optional equipment and accessories added by the manufacturer, dealers, and/or vehicle owners. The only way to be certain of your vehicle’s exact curb weight is to weigh your vehicle without passengers or cargo. [Calculated with the new SAE J2807 method.] Installation of a tow hitch receiver or other accessories located near the rear bumper or side-door kick sensors may require disabling or removing the kick sensor, and the sensor operation setting in your vehicle should be turned off. See Owner’s Manual for limitations.
2Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
3Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See fueleconomy.gov.
4EPA-estimated 22 city/29 hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
5EPA-estimated 23 city/30 hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
