2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid vs. Ram 1500 eTorque
Comparison
Highlighted Features
2024 Tundra
2024Ram 1500 Pickup
Base MSRP
$57,625
$59,300
Engine
3.4L i-FORCE MAX V6
3.6L eTorque V6, Optional 5.7L HEMI V8
Horsepower
437
305, Optional 395
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
No, Optional Yes
Speakers
9 , Optional 12 JBL
6 , Optional 9 , Optional 10 , Optional 19 Harman/kardon®
Hybrid type
Active Hybrid
eTorque Mild Hybrid
Whole vehicle warranty months / (miles)
36 / 36000
36 / 36000
Max Towing Capacity
11450
11290
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Toyota Tundra Hybrid vs. Ram 1500 eTorque
Performance
- All Toyota Tundra Hybrid trims come standard with a 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 i-FORCE MAX Hybrid engine that generates a combined power output of 437 system net horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. of torque. On the other hand, the Ram 1500’s 3.6L Pentastar® V6 engine and eTorque mild hybrid system generate 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque. The available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque generates 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque.
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes with a standard 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). On the other hand, the Ram 1500 eTorque comes with either an 8-Speed Automatic 850RE Transmission or an 8-Speed Automatic 8HP75 Transmission for those who opt for the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine. Additionally, both trucks come with electric power steering systems.
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid (Limited, 4x2 CrewMax, 5.5-ft. bed) has a max towing capacity of 11,450 lbs. In contrast, the Ram 1500 eTorque (Limited, 4x2 CrewCab, 5.7-ft. Box, 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine) has a max towing capacity of 8,190 lbs.
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition trims are available in either Rear-Wheel Drive or part-time 4-Wheel Drive drivetrains. Additionally, the Tundra Hybrid 1794 Limited Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone models come standard with part-time 4-Wheel Drive. All Toyota Tundra Hybrid models also come with an Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD).
- The Ram 1500 eTorque Tradesman, Big Horn, Laramie, Limited Longhorn, and Limited are available in either 4x2 or 4x4. The Ram 1500 eTorque Tradesman HFE is only available in 4x2 while the Ram 1500 eTorque Rebel is only available in 4x4.
- In terms of suspension systems, the Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes standard with an independent double-wishbone front suspension and a coil-spring multi-link rear suspension. On the other hand, the Ram 1500 eTorque comes with a short and long arm front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension.
Toyota Tundra Hybrid vs. Ram 1500 eTorque
Fuel Economy
- The 4x2 models of the Toyota Tundra Hybrid have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 20/24/22 mpg (city/highway/combined).
- The 4x2 Ram 1500 eTorque models equipped with the 3.6L PentaStar® engine have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of up to 20/26 mpg (city/highway). 4x2 Ram 1500 models equipped with the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 18/23 mpg (city/highway). The Ram website does not list the 1500 eTorque’s combined usage ratings.
- The 4x4 models of the Toyota Tundra Hybrid have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of up to 19/22/21 mpg (city/highway/combined).
- The 4x4 Ram 1500 eTorque models equipped with the 3.6L PentaStar® engine have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 19/24 mpg (city/highway). 4x4 Ram 1500 models equipped with the 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 18/22 mpg (city/highway). The Ram website does not list the 1500 eTorque’s combined usage ratings.
Toyota Tundra Hybrid vs. Ram 1500 eTorque
Technology
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes standard with an immersive 14-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. All Tundra Hybrid models also include a 3-month SiriusXM® trial subscription.
- The Ram 1500 eTorque Tradesman, Tradesman HFE, and Big Horn come with a 5-in. Uconnect® 3 Touchscreen Display, while the Laramie and Rebel come with an 8.4-in. Uconnect® 5 Nav display. A 12-in. Uconnect® 5 Nav display is standard on the Ram 1500 eTorque Limited Longhorn and Limited trims. Additionally, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™compatibility and 3-Month SiriusXM® trial subscription are not available on the Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE and are only optional on the Tradesman and Big Horn. These features are standard on the Laramie and higher trims.
- For audio entertainment, the Toyota Tundra Hybrid Limited comes with a 9-speaker audio system. The Tundra Hybrid Platinum and higher trims come with a 12-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system plus a subwoofer and amplifier. Additionally, the 12-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system is also available on the Tundra Hybrid Limited as part of an option package.
- The Ram 1500 Tradesman, Tradesman HFE, Big Horn, and Rebel come standard with 6 speakers while the Laramie, Limited Longhorn, and Limited come with 9 amplified speakers with a subwoofer. Additionally, a 19 Speaker Harman Kardon® Premium Sound system is available on the Laramie and higher models as an upgrade option.
- Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data on the Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes with the 1-year Drive Connect trial (included on all models except the SR and SR5, on which it is available). Drive Connect also includes Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Drive Connect is 4G network dependent and requires a subscription after trial.
- In contrast, navigation on the Ram 1500 eTorque is available via uConnect® 5, which is standard only on the Laramie and higher trims. Navigation is not available for the Tradesman and Tradesman HFE and is optional on the Big Horn.
- Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light is standard on the Toyota Tundra Hybrid Platinum and higher trims and is available on the Tundra Hybrid Limited as part of an option package. In contrast, none of the Ram 1500 eTorque models come standard with a wireless charging pad. It is only available as an option on the Rebel and higher trim levels.
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Toyota Tundra Hybrid vs. Ram 1500 eTorque
Safety & Convenience
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes standard with eight total airbags, including driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, knee airbags, and curtain airbags. On the other hand, the Ram 1500 eTorque comes standard with six total airbags, including front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, and side curtain airbags.
- All Toyota Tundra Hybrid models come with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5), which includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), and Road Sign Assist (RSA).
- The Ram 1500 eTorque does not come standard with a full suite of safety and convenience features. Full-Speed Forward-Collision Warning Plus is standard only on the Laramie and higher models, while Automatic High-Beam Headlamp-Control is standard only on the Limited Longhorn and Limited trims. Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Lane Keep Assist are available only on the Laramie and higher. Additionally, the Ram 1500 eTorque does not have a feature comparable to the Tundra Hybrid’s Road Sign Assist (RSA) on any model.
- Every Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes with Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning. In contrast, Blind-Spot and Cross-Path Detection is standard only on the Ram 1500 Limited trim and is available as an option on every other 1500 eTorque trim except the Tradesman HFE.
- A Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) with cameras is standard on the Toyota Tundra Hybrid Platinum and higher trims. It is also available on the Tundra Hybrid Limited as part of an option package. In contrast, a Surround-View Camera System is only available as an option on the Ram 1500 eTorque Laramie and higher trims.
Reliability
- Like all new Toyotas, the Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes with a comprehensive warranty package that includes: a Basic Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles, a Powertrain Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles, a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for 5 years, unlimited mileage, a Restraint Systems Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles, and a Hybrid System warranty for 8 years/100,000 miles.
- Similarly, the Ram 1500 eTorque comes with a warranty package that includes a Basic Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles, a Powertrain Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles, and a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for 5 years with unlimited mileage. The Ram website does not list a Restraint Systems Warranty for the Ram 1500 eTorque.
- Every Toyota Tundra Hybrid model comes with ToyotaCare, which covers normal factory-scheduled maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. Similarly, the Ram 1500 eTorque comes with Ram Care, which covers the first four oil changes and tire rotations during the first 2 years of ownership. However, only the Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, and Limited are eligible for Ram Care.
- Every Toyota Tundra Hybrid model comes with 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. In contrast, the Ram 1500 eTorque comes with Roadside Assistance for 5 years or 60,000 miles.
Toyota Tundra Hybrid vs. Ram 1500 eTorque
Design
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid can seat up to 5 people. On the other hand, the Ram 1500 eTorque Tradesman, Big Horn, and Laramie can seat up to six. All other Ram 1500 models can seat up to 5 people.
- All Toyota Tundra Hybrid models also come with Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control with air filtration and individual temperature settings for the driver and front passenger. On the Ram 1500 eTorque, Dual Zone Auto Temperature Control is standard only on the Laramie and higher trims.
- All Toyota Tundra hybrid models come standard with heated and ventilated front seats. For rear passenger comfort, the Platinum, 1794 Edition, 1794 Limited Edition, and Capstone trims also come equipped with heated and ventilated rear seats. In contrast, heated and ventilated front seats are standard only on the Ram 1500 eTorque Laramie, Limited Longhorn, and Limited. Heated and ventilated second-row seats are standard only on the Limited Longhorn and Limited trims.
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid Limited and TRD Pro come with 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support. The Platinum, 1794 Edition, and Capstone come with 10-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 4-way power-adjustable lumbar support. In contrast, the Ram 1500 eTorque Laramie and all trims up to the Limited come with 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats.
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid Platinum and higher trims come standard with a power tilt/slide panoramic roof. This feature is also available as an option on the Tundra Hybrid Limited. In contrast, none of the Ram 1500 eTorque models come with a sunroof. However, a Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof is available as an option on the Laramie and higher trims.
- All Toyota Tundra Hybrid models come standard with LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED fog lights, LED bed lights, and LED taillights. The Tundra Hybrid Platinum and higher trims include sequential turn signals for taillights and headlights, and headlight automatic leveling adjustment.
- In contrast, LED Tail Lamps and Low-Beam Daytime Running Headlamps are standard on the Ram 1500 eTorque. LED headlights are standard only on the Rebel and higher models, while Pick-Up Box Lighting is available as an option for the Rebel and higher. LED Fog Lamps are standard only on the Ram 1500 eTorque Rebel and higher. Unfortunately, auto-leveling headlamps are not available on the Ram 1500 eTorque.
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes with either 20-in. or 22-in. alloy wheels with different finishings depending on trim level. In contrast, the Ram 1500 eTorque Tradesman, and Tradesman HFE come with 18-in. steel wheels, while the Big Horn, Laramie, and Rebel come with 18-in. aluminum wheels. The Limited Longhorn and Limited come with 20-in. aluminum wheels.
Features & Specifications
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid has an overall length of 233.6 in. when equipped with a 5.5-ft. bed. When equipped with a 6.5-ft. Bed, the Tundra Hybrid has an overall length of 245.6 in. The Tundra Hybrid has an overall width of 80.2 in. and an overall height of 78 in. across all bed configurations. Additionally, the Toyota Tundra Hybrid has a wheelbase of 145.7 in. (5.5-ft. bed) or 157.7 in. (6.5-ft bed) depending on bed configuration.
- The Ram 1500 eTorque CrewCab models have overall lengths of either 232.9 in. (when equipped with a 5.7-ft. box) or 241.8 in. (when equipped with a 6.4-ft. box). The Ram 1500 eTorque has an overall width of 82.1 in. and an overall height of up to 79.20 in. The Ram 1500 eTorque has a wheelbase of 144.50 in. (when equipped with a 5.7-ft. box) or 153.5 in. (when equipped with a 6.4-ft. box).
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid is available only as a CrewMax configuration. On the other hand, the Ram 1500 eTorque Tradesman and Big Horn are available in CrewCab and QuadCab configurations while the Laramie and higher are available only with a CrewCab configuration.
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid is available in 6 trim levels: Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, 1794 Limited Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone. On the other hand, the Ram 1500 eTorque is available in 7 trim levels: Tradesman, Tradesman HFE, Big Horn, Laramie, Rebel, Limited Longhorn, and Limited.
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Toyota Tundra Hybrid vs. Ram 1500 eTorque
Conclusion
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid's standard 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 i-FORCE MAX Hybrid engine outperforms both the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 eTorque engine and the available 5.7L HEMI® V8 engine with eTorque. The Toyota Tundra Hybrid i-FORCE MAX engine generates a combined power output of 437 system net horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. of torque. In contrast, the 3.6L Pentastar® V6 eTorque engine generates 305 horsepower and 269 lb.-ft. of torque and the 5.7L HEMI® V8 eTorque engine generates 395 horsepower and 410 lb.-ft. of torque.
- The Toyota Tundra Hybrid has a larger standard infotainment touchscreen than the Ram 1500 eTorque. All Toyota Tundra Hybrid models come standard with a 14-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen while the Ram 1500 eTorque comes with either a 5-in. Uconnect® 3 Touchscreen, an 8.4-in. Uconnect® 5 Nav display, or a 12-in. Uconnect® 5 Nav display depending on the trim level.
- The included audio systems on the Tundra Hybrid are more advanced than those on the Ram 1500 eTorque. A 12-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system plus subwoofer and amplifier is standard on the Tundra Hybrid Platinum and higher trims and is available as an option on the Limited. Additionally, the Tundra Hybrid Limited comes standard with a 9-speaker audio system. In contrast, the Ram 1500 Tradesman, Tradesman HFE, Big Horn, and Rebel come standard with 6 speakers while the Laramie, Limited Longhorn, and Limited come with 9 amplified speakers with a subwoofer.
- All Toyota Tundra Hybrid models come with Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5), which includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), and Road Sign Assist (RSA). Additionally, every Toyota Tundra Hybrid comes with Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning, while a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) with cameras is standard on the Toyota Tundra Hybrid Platinum and higher trims.
- In contrast, many of these safety and convenience features are only standard on the higher Ram 1500 eTorque models. Full-Speed Forward-Collision Warning Plus is standard only on the Laramie and higher models, while Automatic High-Beam Headlamp-Control is standard only on the Limited Longhorn and Limited trims.
- None of the Ram 1500 eTorque models come standard with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Lane Keep Assist, and Surround-View Camera System. These features are available as options only on the Laramie and higher trims. Additionally, the Ram 1500 eTorque does not have a feature comparable to the Tundra Hybrid’s Road Sign Assist (RSA) on any model.