Toyota Tundra vs. Ford F-150: Who Makes the Best Hybrid Truck?

• 2024 Toyota Tundra – i-FORCE MAX 3.4-liter Twin-Turbo V6 (437 horsepower at 5,200 RPM; 583 pound-feet of torque)
• 2024 Ford F-150 – 3.5-liter PowerBoost V6 (430 horsepower at 6,000 RPM; 570 pound-feet of torque)

Despite having slightly larger displacement, the F-150 hybrid is less powerful compared to the Tundra hybrid, and the Tundra needs less revs to create that power. It’s also worth noting that the Tundra’s hybrid engine is available with either four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive, whereas F-150 buyers who want a hybrid are stuck with a 4x4.

Towing Capacity and Payload

Perhaps the truest measure of the best truck is how much work it can do.

Towing capacity is a close call. The best numbers for both hybrids trucks are achieved with the crew cab-short bed combo—The Tundra has 11,450 pounds of max towing, and the F-150 has 11,200 pounds of max towing.

Payload is similarly neck-and-neck. The F-150 is rated for 1,735 pounds, while the Tundra is rated for 1,680 pounds.

So, the Tundra with a hybrid engine can tow a couple hundred pounds more, but the hybrid F-150 has a payload of about 50 extra pounds. Both perform admirably, so we’ll call this one a draw.

Tech

Both trucks are very well-equipped with infotainment and connectivity features, but they’re not exactly equal.

Regardless of trim, all 2024 F-150 models come with a 12-inch center stack touch screen. This is bigger than the 8-inch screen found in the base Toyota, but starting at the Limited grade, the Tundra features a screen that measures 14 inches diagonal, giving it the largest screen by a significant margin.

The Tundra also features the biggest available multi-info display at 12.3 inches, compared with the F-150’s, which measures 12 inches even.

Despite the differing measurements, both trucks come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, available wireless device charging, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, and multiple built-in USB device charging ports. They also both have premium sound systems—JBL for the Tundra and Band & Olufsen for the F-150—but the Tundra’s highest-tier audio system is included in more trim levels.

It’s a close competition, but the Tundra takes the edge with better available features, as well as more tech for less money.

Safety and ADAS

The Tundra and F-150 each come with their own proprietary advanced assistance systems to supplement the driving experience. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included and available:

Not only does the Tundra come with more standard included features, but it also has better expert safety scores. The 2023 Tundra was awarded the Top Safety Pick+, which is the highest level of award given by the IIHS.

Available Trims

Both the Tundra and the F-150 have a wide range of different grades, body styles, and cab lengths for buyers to choose from. However, their respective hybrid engines aren’t available in all of them.

The Tundra’s i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine is standard in the TRD Pro and Capstone grades, and it’s also optional in the Limited, Platinum, and 1794 Edition. On the other hand, the F-150’s PowerBoost hybrid engine is only available in four different trims (XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum).

Toyota Tundra: The Best Hybrid Truck of 2024

With the most power, the best tech, and the safest ride, the Tundra comes out on top as the best hybrid pickup by a country mile. If you’re looking for a 4x4 truck with the best gas mileage, Molle Toyota has plenty of Monthly Super Specials to help you find the perfect pickup in Kansas City. Contact us on our website to learn more.