Petrol engines (Toyota Tacoma) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Hilux) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Tacoma engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
10 years
10 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS
Used only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Tacoma might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
5.39 m
5.33 m
Width:
1.89 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.79 m
1.82 m
Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Tacoma is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Hilux, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Tacoma is 2 cm lower.
