Whats bigger, a F150 or a Tundra?
In most configurations, the Ford F-150 is longer overall than the Toyota Tundra, giving it the bigger exterior footprint. But the exact size depends on cab style and bed length, so the winner can vary by setup.
Both trucks are full-size pickups that serve similar roles—workhorse capability with modern technology—but they offer different configurations that affect exterior dimensions. This overview focuses on how their lengths compare across common factory layouts for recent model years, while noting that exact figures can shift with year, trim, and option choices.
Size by configuration
To understand who is bigger, it helps to map out common cab and bed combinations. The following reflects typical setups offered in recent years, with the caveat that exact numbers vary by year and trim.
- Ford F-150 in Crew Cab with a short bed is generally longer overall than the Toyota Tundra's CrewMax with a comparable bed length.
- Ford F-150 with a longer bed (6.5 ft or 8 ft) extends the overall length even more, often surpassing the Tundra’s available long-bed configurations.
- Toyota Tundra in Double Cab with a 5.5 ft or 6.5 ft bed is typically shorter in length than the longest F-150 setups, though mid-range configurations can be close.
- In the smallest/most compact configurations (Regular Cab F-150 or smaller Tundra options in some markets), lengths can be less directly comparable, but the F-150 still often edges out in common setups with crew cabs and longer beds.
Concluding: When you compare typical factory configurations used for daily driving and work duties, the Ford F-150 tends to have the larger exterior footprint, especially with crew-size cabs and long beds. The Toyota Tundra remains a large and capable truck, but its configurations generally sit a notch below the F-150 in length.
Other size considerations
Beyond length, both trucks are around similar widths—roughly the high 70s in inches—and sit in the mid-70s inches tall depending on suspension and tires. The bed options and wheelbase influence turning radius, garage fit, and overall maneuverability just as much as the overall length.
When shopping for a specific year, the best approach is to check the exact exterior dimensions published by Ford and Toyota for the cab/bed configuration you want. Small changes between model years can affect the comparison slightly.
Practical checks for fit
Before you decide, verify how the trucks fit in your garage, driveway, and daily parking spots. Consider the following:
- Measure your garage doorway height and width and compare to the truck's height and width in your chosen trim.
- Compare the overall length against your garage and parking space length.
- Factor in a trailer hitch, bed accessories, or bed covers that can add a few extra inches to the footprint.
Concluding: The practical footprint is often the deciding factor for buyers who care about how a vehicle fits in a space, sometimes more than the spec sheet numbers alone.
Summary
The Ford F-150 is typically bigger in exterior length than the Toyota Tundra across most common configurations, especially with crew cabs and longer beds. Both trucks offer multiple bed options and cab layouts that can align or diverge in size, so always compare the exact specs for the year and trim you’re considering. For many shoppers, the F-150’s larger footprint is a key differentiator, while the Tundra remains a strong, slightly more compact alternative depending on how it’s configured.
