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2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Ford Maverick vs Toyota Tacoma

The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. Ground clearance reaches 9.1 in on the Maverick and 11.5 in on the Tacoma. Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Ford Maverick (Maverick C2, 2022–present) and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 4th gen, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 4,000 lb vs 6,500 lb
Max payload: 1,500 lb vs 1,710 lb
Ground clearance: 9.1 in vs 11.5 in
Curb weight: 3,890 lb vs 5,410 lb

01 / Verdict

Maverick or Tacoma: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. The Tacoma leads by 2,500 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Maverick carries 1,500 lb of payload, the Tacoma 1,710 lb. The Tacoma leads by 210 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: The Maverick has 9.1 in of ground clearance, the Tacoma 11.5 in. The Tacoma leads by 2.4 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Maverick 30.8°, Tacoma 35.7°; breakover angle Maverick 20.1°, Tacoma 27.4°; departure angle Maverick 22.4°, Tacoma 25.3°.
Dimensions: Length: Maverick 199.8–200.9 in, Tacoma 213.0–226.2 in; width: Maverick 72.6 in, Tacoma 76.9–77.9 in; height: Maverick 67.7–69.4 in, Tacoma 73.7–74.7 in; wheelbase: Maverick 121.1 in, Tacoma 131.9–145.1 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Maverick 3,517–3,890 lb, Tacoma 4,145–5,410 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Maverick: 225/65R17, 225/55R19, 235/65R17. Tacoma: 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R18.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Maverick 13.8–16.5 gal, Tacoma 18.2 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma: towing and gcwr
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Max towing	2,000–4,000 lb^{source 1}	3,500–6,500 lb^{source 2}	Tacoma +2,500 lb
GCWR	5,945–8,315 lb^{source 3}12 of 13 configs	8,105–11,550 lb^{source 2}21 of 27 configs	Tacoma +3,235 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma: payload and gvwr
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Max payload	1,045–1,500 lb^{source 1}	1,230–1,710 lb^{source 4}	Tacoma +210 lb
GVWR	4,970–5,330 lb^{source 1}	5,605–6,835 lb^{source 4}	Tacoma +1,505 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Ground clearance	7.4–9.1 in^{source 1}	11.5 in^{source 4}1 of 27 configs	Tacoma +2.4 in
Approach angle	19.0–30.8°^{source 1}	32.8–35.7°^{source 4}2 of 27 configs	Tacoma +4.9°
Breakover angle	15.9–20.1°^{source 1}	23.8–27.4°^{source 4}2 of 27 configs	Tacoma +7.3°
Departure angle	19.3–22.4°^{source 1}	22.1–25.3°^{source 4}2 of 27 configs	Tacoma +2.9°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma: dimensions
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Length	199.8–200.9 in^{source 1}	213.0–226.2 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +25.3 in at the top
Width	72.6 in^{source 1}	76.9–77.9 in^{source 4}23 of 27 configs	Tacoma +5.3 in at the top
Height	67.7–69.4 in^{source 1}	73.7–74.7 in^{source 4}21 of 27 configs	Tacoma +5.3 in at the top
Wheelbase	121.1 in^{source 1}	131.9–145.1 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +24.0 in at the top
Bed length	54.4 in^{source 1}	60.3–73.5 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +19.1 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma: curb weight
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Curb weight	3,517–3,890 lb^{source 1}	4,145–5,410 lb^{source 4}	Tacoma +1,520 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma: tires
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	225/65R17, 225/55R19, 235/65R17^{source 1}	245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R18^{source 4}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma: fuel tank
Figure	Ford Maverick2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Fuel tank	13.8–16.5 gal^{source 1}	18.2 gal^{source 4}	Tacoma +1.7 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 12, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Ford Maverick: 2026 XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid
Toyota Tacoma: 2026 SR Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4

Ford Maverick and Toyota Tacoma, closest matching configurations
Figure	Maverick	Tacoma	Leads
Max towing	2,000 lb^{source 1}	3,500 lb^{source 2}	Tacoma +1,500 lb
GCWR	6,315 lb^{source 3}	8,435 lb^{source 2}	Tacoma +2,120 lb
Max payload	1,400 lb^{source 1}	1,380–1,705 lb^{source 4}	Tacoma +305 lb
GVWR	5,330 lb^{source 1}	6,005 lb^{source 2}	Tacoma +675 lb
Ground clearance	8.1 in^{source 1}	up to 11.5 in^{source 4}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Approach angle	20.4°^{source 1}	up to 35.7°^{source 4}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Breakover angle	15.9°^{source 1}	up to 27.4°^{source 4}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Departure angle	21.0°^{source 1}	up to 25.3°^{source 4}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Curb weight	3,838 lb^{source 1}	4,485–4,720 lb^{source 4}	Tacoma +882 lb
Length	199.8 in^{source 1}	213.0 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +13.2 in
Wheelbase	121.1 in^{source 1}	131.9 in^{source 4}	Tacoma +10.8 in
Factory tire sizes	225/65R17^{source 1}	245/70R17^{source 4}
Fuel tank	13.8 gal^{source 1}	18.2 gal^{source 4}	Tacoma +4.4 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Ford Maverick

Max towing 4,000 lb: XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid with 4K Tow Package (53Q)
GCWR 8,315 lb: XL SuperCrew AWD hybrid with 4K Tow Package (53Q)
Max payload 1,500 lb: XL SuperCrew FWD hybrid
Ground clearance 9.1 in: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
Approach angle 30.8°: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
Breakover angle 20.1°: Tremor SuperCrew AWD 2.0L
Departure angle 22.4°: XL SuperCrew FWD 2.0L

Toyota Tacoma

Max towing 6,500 lb: SR5 XtraCab 6-ft bed 4x2
GCWR 11,550 lb: TRD Off-Road Double Cab 6-ft bed 4x4
Max payload 1,710 lb: TRD Sport Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Ground clearance 11.5 in: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Approach angle 35.7°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Breakover angle 27.4°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Departure angle 25.3°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Ford Maverick C2 (2022–present): every configuration and spec

Toyota Tacoma 4th gen (2024–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Maverick or the Tacoma?

The Maverick tows 4,000 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. The Tacoma leads by 2,500 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Maverick or the Tacoma?

The Maverick carries 1,500 lb of payload, the Tacoma 1,710 lb. The Tacoma leads by 210 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Maverick or the Tacoma?

The Maverick has 9.1 in of ground clearance, the Tacoma 11.5 in. The Tacoma leads by 2.4 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Maverick and the Tacoma compare in size?

Length: Maverick 199.8–200.9 in, Tacoma 213.0–226.2 in; wheelbase: Maverick 121.1 in, Tacoma 131.9–145.1 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Maverick vs Tacoma comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Ford Maverick (Maverick C2, 2022–present) and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 4th gen, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.