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2026 Ram 1500 vs 2026 Toyota Tundra

2026 Ram 1500 and 2026 Toyota Tundra shown side by side

Neither truck wins everywhere in the 2026 Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra matchup, so for full-size pickup shoppers in Western Pennsylvania, the better pick depends on how you plan to equip your truck. The Ram 1500 brings more engine choices, longer powertrain coverage and more base-truck payload, plus blind-spot and park assist on every trim. The Tundra launched lower at the 4x2 entry point, has the stronger base engine and offers an off-road performance model that tows and carries more than the Ram's.

2026 Ram 1500 and 2026 Toyota Tundra shown side by side
  • At a Glance
  • Price at Launch
  • Engines and Fuel Economy
  • Towing and Payload
  • Cabs, Beds and Size
  • Safety Ratings and Driver Assistance
  • Warranty
  • 2026 Ram 1500 Trims
  • 2026 Toyota Tundra Grades
  • Why Buy Your Ram 1500 From Us
  • FAQ

At a Glance

Here is where the 2026 Ram 1500 and 2026 Toyota Tundra each come out ahead. The towing and payload rows compare only the trucks named in them.

Where it counts 2026 Ram 1500 2026 Toyota Tundra
Entry price at launch, 4x2 base trucks A little higher A little lower
Base engine Less power (3.6L V-6) More power (SR's i-FORCE V6)
4x2 towing Close behind (Tradesman Quad Cab) Higher (SR5 Double Cab)
4x4 towing Higher (Tradesman Quad Cab) Close behind (SR5 Double Cab)
Payload, base trucks Higher (Tradesman Quad Cab) Lower (SR Double Cab)
Off-road performance models (RHO vs TRD Pro) More horsepower More torque, towing and payload; launched lower
Bed lengths 2 box lengths 3 bed lengths
Crew cab crash rating (NHTSA) Lower overall; the RHO is not rated Higher overall; a TRD Pro with the available IsoDynamic Performance Seat is not rated overall
Blind-spot and park assist Standard on every trim Not available on the SR; standard from the Limited up
Powertrain warranty Longer Shorter
Best fit Buyers who want engine choice, standard blind-spot and park assist, longer powertrain coverage, or the base-truck payload and 4x4 towing edges Buyers who want a lower 4x2 entry price at launch, a stronger base engine, a hybrid, more bed lengths, the 4x2 towing edge, or an off-road model that tows and carries more
2026 Ram 1500 launch pricing compared with the 2026 Toyota Tundra

Price at Launch

The 4x2 base trucks and the off-road performance models of the 2026 Ram 1500 and 2026 Toyota Tundra launched at these MSRPs, excluding destination.

Truck and configuration MSRP at Launch
Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 6'4" box, 3.6L V-6 $42,025
Tundra SR Double Cab 4x2, 6.5-ft. bed, i-FORCE V6 $41,260
Ram 1500 RHO Crew Cab 4x4, 5'7" box, 3.0L SST HO $73,795
Tundra TRD Pro CrewMax 4x4, 5.5-ft. bed, i-FORCE MAX hybrid $72,565

The Tundra SR Double Cab launched $765 below the Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab, while the TRD Pro launched $1,230 below the Ram 1500 RHO. For the price of a particular Ram 1500, browse our Ram 1500 inventory, and see our new vehicle specials for current deals. If you plan to finance or trade in, you can also get pre-approved or start a trade-in appraisal.

2026 Ram 1500 engines and fuel economy compared with the 2026 Toyota Tundra

Engines and Fuel Economy

The 2026 Ram 1500 offers 4 engines, and the 2026 Toyota Tundra offers 2: the i-FORCE V6, which comes in 2 outputs, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid.

Engine Output Transmission Offered on
Ram 3.6L Pentastar® V-6 eTorque 305 hp, 269 lb-ft 8-speed automatic Standard on Tradesman, Express, Big Horn/Lone Star
Ram 3.0L Straight-Six Turbo SST 420 hp, 469 lb-ft 8-speed automatic Standard on Rebel, Laramie; optional on Tradesman, Express, Warlock, Big Horn/Lone Star
Ram 5.7L HEMI® V-8 eTorque 395 hp, 410 lb-ft 8-speed automatic Optional on every trim except RHO and Tungsten
Ram 3.0L Straight-Six Turbo High Output (SST HO) 540 hp, 521 lb-ft 8-speed automatic Standard on Limited Longhorn, Limited, RHO, Tungsten
Tundra i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6, SR output 358 hp, 406 lb-ft 10-speed automatic SR
Tundra i-FORCE 3.4L twin-turbo V6 389 hp, 479 lb-ft 10-speed automatic SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition
Tundra i-FORCE MAX 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid 437 hp, 583 lb-ft 10-speed automatic Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, Capstone

EPA ratings, in miles per gallon, break down by engine and drive.

Engine and drive EPA City EPA Highway EPA Combined
Ram 3.6L V-6, 4x2 20 25 22
Ram 3.6L V-6, 4x4 19 24 21
Ram 3.0L SST, 4x2 18 25 21
Ram 3.0L SST, 4x4 18 24 20
Ram 5.7L HEMI V-8, 4x2 17 22 19
Ram 5.7L HEMI V-8, 4x4 16 20 18
Ram 3.0L SST HO, 4x4 (Limited Longhorn, Limited, Tungsten) 15 21 17
Ram 1500 RHO, 4x4 14 16 15
Tundra i-FORCE V6, 4x2 18 23 20
Tundra i-FORCE V6, 4x4 17 22 19
Tundra i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 4x2 (Limited) 20 24 22
Tundra i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 4x4 (Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, Capstone) 19 22 20
Tundra TRD Pro, 4x4 18 20 19

The Tundra's base engine is stronger than the Ram's 3.6L V-6. The Ram's 3.0L SST HO makes more horsepower than the Tundra's i-FORCE MAX hybrid, which makes more torque. On combined EPA ratings, the Ram's 3.6L V-6 and 3.0L SST beat the non-hybrid Tundra with the same drive, the Ram's 5.7L HEMI V-8 trails it, and the TRD Pro tops the RHO.

2026 Ram 1500 towing and payload compared with the 2026 Toyota Tundra

Towing and Payload

Towing and payload ratings change with configuration, so each figure below names the exact 2026 Ram 1500 or 2026 Toyota Tundra it applies to.

Matchup 2026 Ram 1500 2026 Toyota Tundra
Towing, 4x2 11,610 lb (Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 6'4" box, 3.0L SST, 3.92 axle) 12,000 lb (SR5 Double Cab 4x2, 6.5-ft. bed, i-FORCE V6)
Towing, 4x4 11,370 lb (Tradesman Quad Cab 4x4, 6'4" box, 3.0L SST, 3.92 axle) 11,200 lb (SR5 Double Cab 4x4, 6.5-ft. bed, i-FORCE V6)
Towing, crew cab with short bed, 4x4 11,200 lb (Tradesman Crew Cab 4x4, 5'7" box, 3.0L SST, 3.92 axle) 11,130 lb (Limited CrewMax 4x4, 5.5-ft. bed, i-FORCE MAX hybrid)
Payload, base trucks 2,360 lb (Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 6'4" box, 3.6L V-6, 3.55 axle) 1,850 lb (SR Double Cab 4x2, 8.1-ft. bed, i-FORCE V6)
Towing, RHO vs TRD Pro 8,360 lb (RHO Crew Cab 4x4, 5'7" box, 3.0L SST HO, 3.92 axle) 11,130 lb (TRD Pro CrewMax 4x4, 5.5-ft. bed, i-FORCE MAX hybrid)
Payload, RHO vs TRD Pro 1,490 lb (RHO Crew Cab 4x4, 5'7" box, 3.0L SST HO, 3.92 axle) 1,580 lb (TRD Pro CrewMax 4x4, 5.5-ft. bed, i-FORCE MAX hybrid)

On a Ram 1500, the axle ratio (the rear-axle gearing, from 3.21 to 3.92) moves towing the most. The 3.0L SST Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 6'4" box, is rated at 8,510 lb with the 3.21 axle instead of the 3.92. More power does not mean more towing. A Limited or Limited Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 with the 3.0L SST HO tows less than the matching Tradesman with the 3.0L SST. Drive matters too, since each Tradesman 4x2 out-tows the same setup with 4x4.

Contact us with your trailer's weight, and we will help you match a Ram 1500 to it.

2026 Ram 1500 cab and bed sizes compared with the 2026 Toyota Tundra

Cabs, Beds and Size

Each 2026 Ram 1500 cab and box pairing is offered on the trims shown.

Ram 1500 cab and bed Trims Overall length
Quad Cab, 6'4" box Tradesman, Express, Big Horn/Lone Star 228.4 in
Crew Cab, 5'7" box Standard on Warlock, Rebel, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited, RHO, Tungsten; optional on Tradesman, Express, Big Horn/Lone Star 232.4 in (RHO 233.7 in)
Crew Cab, 6'4" box Optional on Tradesman, Express, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, Limited 241.3 in

The Ram 1500's 5'7" box holds 53.8 cubic feet and its 6'4" box 61.3 cubic feet (SAE), both with 66.4 inches of cargo width. Both Ram 1500 cabs seat up to 6.

The 2026 Toyota Tundra comes in 3 bed lengths, as a CrewMax or, on the SR and SR5 only, a Double Cab.

Tundra bed Bed length Cabs Overall length
5.5-ft. 65.6 in Double Cab or CrewMax 233.6 in on i-FORCE MAX models
6.5-ft. 77.6 in (77.7 in on the SR5 CrewMax 4x4) Double Cab or CrewMax 245.6 in on i-FORCE MAX models
8.1-ft. 96.5 in Double Cab (SR 4x2, SR5 4x4) 252.5 in

Every Tundra bed is 20.9 inches deep and 58.7 inches wide, with 48.7 inches between the wheelwells, and every Tundra seats 5.

Ground clearance matters most on rutted lanes and trails. On a Ram 1500, it is 8.3 inches on a 4x2 and 11.8 inches on the RHO with its skid plate. A Ram 1500 Crew Cab with the 5'7" box and four-corner air suspension has 10.7 inches in Off Road 2 without the skid plate. A Tundra has 9.3 to 9.4 inches as a non-hybrid, 9.0 inches as a TRD Pro and 8.5 inches as any other i-FORCE MAX model.

A Ram 1500 carries a 26-gallon fuel tank with 33 gallons optional, except the Limited Longhorn, Limited, RHO and Tungsten, which carry 33 gallons standard. Every Tundra carries 32.2 gallons, except the SR CrewMax 4x4 with the 5.5-ft. bed at 32.5 gallons.

2026 Ram 1500 safety ratings and driver assistance compared with the 2026 Toyota Tundra

Safety Ratings and Driver Assistance

NHTSA rates the 2026 Ram 1500 and 2026 Toyota Tundra by cab.

NHTSA rating Overall Front Side Rollover
Ram 1500 Quad Cab, 4x2 and 4x4 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
Ram 1500 Crew Cab except RHO, 4x2 and 4x4 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
Ram 1500 RHO Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
Tundra Double Cab, 4x2 and 4x4 Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
Tundra CrewMax, 4x2 and 4x4, except a TRD Pro with the available IsoDynamic Performance Seat 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
Tundra TRD Pro with the available IsoDynamic Performance Seat Not rated 5 stars - -

Ratings change as new tests are published. Check NHTSA.gov for the latest.

Below are the driver-assistance systems on each truck and the trims or grades that get them.

Driver assistance 2026 Ram 1500 2026 Toyota Tundra
Standard on every trim or grade Active Lane Management; Adaptive Cruise Control; ParkView® rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines Toyota Safety Sense 2.5: Pre-Collision System w/ Pedestrian Detection; Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control; Lane Departure Alert w/ Steering Assist; Lane Tracing Assist; Automatic High Beams; Road Sign Assist
Blind-spot system Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection, standard on every trim Blind Spot Monitor w/ Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Merge Warning, standard from the Limited up; package on SR5; not available on SR
Front and rear park assist ParkSense front/rear park assist with automatic reverse stop, standard on every trim Front/Rear Parking Assist w/ Automatic Braking, standard from the Limited up, on every i-FORCE MAX model, and on the SR5 CrewMax with the 6.5-ft. bed and the SR5 Double Cab with the 8.1-ft. bed; package on other SR5 models; not available on SR
2026 Ram 1500 warranty coverage compared with the 2026 Toyota Tundra

Warranty

Factory basic and corrosion coverage is the same on the 2026 Ram 1500 and 2026 Toyota Tundra, and the Ram 1500's powertrain warranty runs longer.

Coverage 2026 Ram 1500 2026 Toyota Tundra
Basic 3 years/36,000 miles 3 years/36,000 miles
Powertrain 10 years/100,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles
Corrosion 5 years/unlimited miles 5 years/unlimited miles

Tundra i-FORCE MAX models add hybrid system coverage for 8 years/100,000 miles and hybrid battery coverage for 10 years/150,000 miles. Every 2026 Ram 1500 also includes roadside assistance for 5 years/60,000 miles. Our service department can look after the Ram 1500 you buy from us.

2026 Ram 1500 trims

2026 Ram 1500 Trims

The 2026 Ram 1500 comes in 10 trims, each listed below with its key equipment.

Trim What it brings
Tradesman and Express 3.6L V-6 standard; 4x2 or 4x4; 8.4-inch Uconnect® screen
Warlock 4x4 only; Crew Cab with the 5'7" box; 3.0L SST or 5.7L HEMI V-8 optional; electronic-locking rear differential; 3.92 axle; 8.4-inch Uconnect screen
Big Horn/Lone Star 3.6L V-6 standard; on-demand transfer case on 4x4 models; four-corner air suspension and Surround 360-degree camera optional
Rebel 4x4 only; 3.0L SST standard; electronic-locking rear differential; 12-inch Uconnect screen; Premium 10-speaker sound
Laramie 3.0L SST standard; 4x2 or 4x4; 12-inch Uconnect screen; Premium 10-speaker sound
Limited Longhorn and Limited 4x4 only; 3.0L SST HO standard; four-corner air suspension; 12-inch Uconnect screen; Premium Plus 19-speaker sound
RHO 4x4 only; Crew Cab with the 5'7" box; 3.0L SST HO; Bilstein e2 Blackhawk active-damping shocks; long-travel suspension; launch control and shift light; full-time transfer case; 325/65R18 tires
Tungsten 4x4 only; 3.0L SST HO; four-corner air suspension; 14.5-inch Uconnect screen; ultra-premium 23-speaker sound; dual-pane power sunroof; Surround 360-degree camera
2026 Toyota Tundra grades

2026 Toyota Tundra Grades

The 2026 Toyota Tundra comes in 7 grades.

Grade Engine Notable equipment
SR i-FORCE V6, SR output 4.2-in. gauge cluster display
SR5 i-FORCE V6 4.2-in. gauge cluster display; 14-in. touchscreen by package
Limited i-FORCE V6 or i-FORCE MAX hybrid 12.3-in. digital meter
Platinum and 1794 Edition i-FORCE V6 or i-FORCE MAX hybrid 12.3-in. digital meter; 12-speaker JBL sound; 10-in. head-up display by package
TRD Pro i-FORCE MAX hybrid 12.3-in. digital meter; 12-speaker JBL sound
Capstone i-FORCE MAX hybrid 12.3-in. digital meter; 12-speaker JBL sound; 10-in. head-up display
2026 Ram 1500 at Mike Kelly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hermitage

Why Buy Your Ram 1500 From Us

We are Mike Kelly Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hermitage, the only Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram store in the Shenango Valley, and we sell the Ram 1500 new.

Our Kelly Confidence program includes:

  • Discounted PA State Inspections
  • Lifetime Kelly NitroFill Nitrogen Program
  • Lifetime Car Washes with a Service Visit
  • Lifetime Multi-Point Inspections
  • Lifetime Pit-Stop Program
  • Complimentary Shuttle Service (every 30 minutes)

See separate agreement for complete details.

For a used truck, our CPO program covers Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles in 2 tiers, CPO Base and CPO GO.

Before you choose between the Ram 1500 and the Toyota Tundra, drive both. For the Tundra, which we do not sell new, visit a Toyota store; for the Ram 1500, request a test drive with us. Look up our hours and directions before you come in to talk trucks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Neither truck tows more across the board. As 4x2s, the Tundra SR5 Double Cab with the 6.5-ft. bed out-tows the Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab with the 3.0L SST and 3.92 axle. As 4x4s, the same Ram 1500 leads the same Tundra, while the Tundra TRD Pro out-tows the Ram 1500 RHO.

A Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2 with the 3.6L V-6 and 3.55 axle carries more than a Tundra SR Double Cab 4x2 with the 8.1-ft. bed. Between the RHO and the TRD Pro, the Tundra carries more.

The Tundra launched lower, both as a 4x2 base truck and as a TRD Pro against the Ram 1500 RHO. To price a particular Ram 1500, browse our Ram 1500 inventory.

The Ram 1500 gives you more engines to pick from, and the Tundra's base engine is the stronger of the two. On EPA combined ratings, a Ram 1500 3.6L V-6 4x2 and a Tundra i-FORCE MAX Limited 4x2 tie at 22 mpg. Between the off-road models, the Tundra TRD Pro is rated 19 mpg combined to the Ram 1500 RHO's 15.

NHTSA rates the Tundra CrewMax and Ram 1500 Quad Cab 5 stars overall and the Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4 stars, with no overall rating for the Tundra Double Cab, Ram 1500 RHO or a TRD Pro with the available IsoDynamic Performance Seat. Ratings change as new tests are published. Check NHTSA.gov for the latest.

We do not sell the Toyota Tundra new; we sell the Ram 1500 new. Drive a Tundra at a Toyota store, then request a Ram 1500 test drive with us.

We are in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, in the Shenango Valley. See our hours and directions to plan your visit.

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