In a market as competitive as the pickup class, it’s hard to be number one. Somehow, Ford has managed to claim that spot over and over again. We’ll be taking a look at America’s favorite pickup, the Ford F-150, and putting it up against the Toyota Tundra to see which is the best full-size truck for 2025.
Key takeaways
- The Ford comes with less trim levels, making the lineup look clean, as opposed to the number of trims that Toyota made.
- The F-150 has more engine options, and a better towing capacity for its hybrid model.
- The F-150 beats the newer Tundra even with year old tech.
Will Ford change the F-150 in 2025?
No, no changes will be on the F-150 for 2025. When it comes to the 2025 F-150, there are no changes. This is due to the line seeing massive changes in the year prior that led to satisfied drivers all over the US.
Will Toyota change the Tundra in 2025?
Yes, the Tundra will change in 2025. For 2025, the Tundra has discontinued the TRD Sport Package and the RWD TRD Off-Road. Other than that, the truck only sees new available features, making you pay to get more.
Can you get a V8 in a 2025 F-150?
Yes, you can get a V8 in 2025. For the 2025 Ford F-150, there are a few engines to pick from, with one of them being a 5.0L V8. This engine can output 400 horsepower, sharing the same horsepower as the twin-turbo 3.5L V6.
There are two more engine options available as well. These are the 2.7L V6 that can make 325 horsepower, and the hybrid 3.5L V6. This makes slightly more horsepower at 430.
With so many options, they come with a few max towing capacities. The weakest one is the hybrid, only able to tow 12,700 pounds. Moving up to the 5.0L V8, this engine has a max towing capacity of 13,000 pounds. The strongest being the 3.5L V6, able to tow 13,500 pounds.
Car and Driver notes that the Lariat model comes standard with the 5.0L V8 engine, giving this trim the “best mix of features and affordability.” This trim has a starting price of $63,360, placing it in the middle of the lineup.
The trims you can find are:
- XL starting at $38,810
- STX starting at $42,015
- XLT starting at $45,695
- Lariat starting at $63,360
- Tremor starting at $64,915
- King Ranch starting at $74,905
- Platinum starting at $74,905
- Raptor starting at $79,005
Can you get a V8 in a 2025 Toyota Tundra?
No, only V6 engines are available. When looking at the engine lineup for the Tundra, there are 3 options. They're all based on the 3.4L V6 engine. The base model comes equipped with the weaker version that makes 348 horsepower. It goes up a step, being boosted to 389 horsepower. Also offered in a hybrid powertrain, this is able to make 473 horsepower.
These engines can be found on these trims:
- SR starting at $40,090
- SR5 starting at $45,960
- Limited starting at $54,305
- Limited i-Force Max starting at $58,005
- Platinum starting at $63,675
- 1794 Edition starting at $64,360
- Platinum i-Force Max starting at $67,585
- 1794 edition i-Force Max starting at $68,285
- TRD Pro starting at $72,510
- Capstone starting at $80,725
No matter the output, the Tundra has a max tow rating of 12,000 pounds.
At its best, the F-150 gets 23 MPG. Being that there are a few engine options to pick from, there’s a range of gas mileage on the line. Starting with the worst, you can look for the 5.0L V8, this engine has an EPA rating of 19 MPG combined.
Moving on to the 3.5L V6, this engine has a slightly better EPA rating at 20 MPG combined. The next best is the 2.7L V6, which has an EPA rating of 21 MPG combined.
If you want the most mileage out of your F-150, then look for the hybrid engine. This has an EPA rating of 23 MPG combined, and if you’re doing highway driving, you can get 800 miles if your truck is equipped for it.
What is the gas mileage on a 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The Tundra gets 22 MPG.
Being that the engine options are the same, the mileage stays relatively similar, with the best being on the hybrid. The hybrid variant has an EPA rated 22 MPG combined, able to go 700 miles when properly equipped.
The Ford F-150 offers more overall range, and even better mileage than the Tundra, making this the best option for those who don't want to spend a ton at the pump.
Final thoughts
While the F-150 was at the finish line, the Tundra hadn't even managed to get going. If you want to get behind the wheel of America’s favorite pickup, come on down to Jarrett Scott Ford!