2016 Toyota Tundra Real World Towing MPG Review: Tundra vs Tacoma

( www.TFLtruck.com )The 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro may be a truck focused on off-road prowess, but it still has a 5.7L V8 engine and a low 4.30 rear axle gear ratio. This makes it a solid towing rig. How does the 2016 Tundra compare to the 2016 Tacoma on the same highway MPG loop when towing the identical 5,600 lbs trailer? Can this Tundra be more efficient? Watch to find out.
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[@JimmyDevere]

Tundra 8 MPG. 2017 Ford F150 at 9 MPG for $64K. I'll take the Tundra. A real V8 and solid drivetrain with 10.5" ring gear and 4.30 rear end.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

And better resale.

[@rxonmymind8362]

Just looked there's a ton of 15k-39k miles couple years old for $34,000! THAT'S a steal.

[@njmaag]

JimmyDevere Since you live under a rock, you must be informed Ford still sells the F-150 with a V8 and it is easier to work on then the Tundra. Plus on top of the fact I’ve seen 200k first gen f150s ecoboost have no issues at all. The ford v8 is bulletproof as well.

[@Billy28376]

Toyota definitely makes a great truck. I just bought a 2019 tundra 5.7 4x4. I definitely trust Toyota. I’ll never buy another ford. Been there twice. Never again.

[@njmaag]

JimmyDevere Ford still sells trucks with a v8. Also easier to work on then Toyota, which for some reason put the starter inside the V. Recently my friend had his diff for his Toyota Tundra break and after whatever fix under dealer warranty he bought they didn’t do it right. Though my friend claims it broke probably from launching it somehow.

[@cdb122980]

I'll take the bad fuel mileage it's a truck the quality that you get out of these trucks are worth it

[@peterzurek5192]

My 80 k pounds Freightliner diesel semi truck gets 7.5 mpg when fully loaded driving 65mph.... same as Tundra pulling "empty" trailer lol. Cold weather decreases fuel economy. I own Tundra too and when I'm towing I try not to exceed 62 mph it will help with mpg hugely...

[@jjkroll32]

Toyota Trucks and body on frame SUVs are very conservatively engineered. With DI, Cylinder Deactivation - including measures to quell noise and vibrations from 4cylinder mode add weight and complexity along with failure points. I applaud Toyota for such measures for long term durability, reliability, and ease of repair.

[@zackzander4425]

They're no more reliable than the American brands these days. Back in the 90s they had something, aside from the frames rotting out.

[@quadrunner2124]

+Zack Zander I'm with jj on this one. I love it when they just keep taking baby steps. Ford for example is great at pushing forward, but every once and awhile their customers pay the price for it. Usually progress is great, but occasionally they move to fast and do a stupid because they overlooked a little thing.

[@michaelbradley770]

Zack Zander the 90s american were the last of our good vehicles I'm a ford guy through and through had every domestic brand over 15 total vehicles but today a Toyota at 200k is a ford and gm at 150k and dodge at 100k as far as wear and I have three Ford's and one gm in my driveway so this is a totally unbiased opinion besides the fact that the i force v8 is a Yamaha designed engine which they are known for being reliable as a brand in general

[@Billy28376]

Michael Bradley 90s fords and reliable don’t belong in the same sentence.

[@jaro360]

The colder the temperature, the more dense the air is, the more drag due to the surface area of the truck and trailer at high speed. So if tested at the same temperature I would expect better mpg. Thanks for the great videos. Keep up the great work!

[@larrybinder3389]

At 12:31 in the video, the pump is showing 12.031 gallons added yet you state 12.31 thus your calculation is wrong.

[@mmz77]

Correct. The correct mpg is 8.15mpg.

[@TFLtruck]

+Larry Binder Thanks for catching this. We've added an annotation to the video to reflect this calculation.

[@xamitz58]

+The Fast Lane Truck get rid of the jackals Roman. He's such a dick head.

[@timb5913]

how coincidental 12:31, 12.31, and 12.031

[@AveryExcavating]

Love your videos guys. Keep up the good work and I look forward to each and every one.

[@DLK262]

Love the review I loved my 98 Tacoma before I had to sell it but. I'm really liking the Rams and Chevy Trucks. Keep it up guys.

[@jfriday73]

I had a 2013 Tundra and now have a 2016 Tundra. I tow a 4000lb boat or an 8000lb travel trailer. I tend to tow 65mph or less with tow haul mode on and put the truck in 5th gear so it won't search back and forth between gears and mileage is much better than your test. I get 12-14 mpg towing the boat and 9.5-10mpg towing the camper. I am sure winter blend fuel has a negative impact on your test along with running 70mph with cruise control. My personal opinoin is to never use cruise towing and don't push past 65mph. I have had Chevy and Ford half tons in the past and prefer the Tundra for reliability.

[@rumerboyz]

How did your 2013 tundra hold up? brakes and repairs? thanks

[@jfriday73]

+rumerboyz Traded it with just under 30,000 miles on my 2016 and had no issues. I planned to keep it a long time but i saw the larger fuel tank on 2016 and my trade in price I couldn't refuse. I would imagine I would have gone 80k miles before I would have needed brakes, my GM trucks were in the shop all the time for repairs and brake rotors were warped all the time. I'm not saying 3/4 ton trucks would have had these issues, but my 1/2 tons did. My truck is my daily driver so I prefer a half tons for the comfort and ride.

[@jfriday73]

+rumerboyz Traded it with just under 30,000 miles on my 2016 and had no issues. I planned to keep it a long time but i saw the larger fuel tank on 2016 and my trade in price I couldn't refuse. I would imagine I would have gone 80k miles before I would have needed brakes, my GM trucks were in the shop all the time for repairs and brake rotors were warped all the time. I'm not saying 3/4 ton trucks would have had these issues, but my 1/2 tons did. My truck is my daily driver so I prefer a half tons for the comfort and ride.

[@rumerboyz]

+J Friday good to hear. just bought my first Toyota, 2014 Tundra. Have just over 14,000 miles with no real issues.

[@jasongray1369]

I've got an 07 tundra and I find that when accelerating u use tow mode but when cruising on flat ground it does better with tow mode off. it shifts earlier and isn't so eager to downshift

[@terrplmb]

One thing my brothers tundra has that the other brands don't is adjustable headlights. when you have a loaded trailer and the truck squats hit a button and adjust the headlights... why doesn't everyone do this?

[@frazhassan]

It is always a pleasure to see your videos. It would be much better if you can improve the sound quality of the in car conversations. Keep doing the best job. We love your videos.

[@agoogleuser7784]

You should try hiding your hatred for imports a little better. Keeps coming up in all your reviews that are not domestic vehicles.

[@useryggfdcc]

He is American, keep that in mind.

[@sashoxxx]

Sounds good. Looks awesome. That paint is amazing.

[@akjonigan]

keep up the good work guys I love the videos

[@dstafford2200]

finally got my hoodie guys its awesome and really warm keep up the vids and also anyway you all could do a regular cab 4x4 shootout of the big three

[@TFLtruck]

We're happy you like the hoodie. Thanks for supporting us!

[@jeepingcolorado]

I enjoy the TFL videos. Would you guys do the same test on a 2016 TRD CrewMax limited? The TRD Pro is a nice purpose built truck, but not what I would use for towing and think any MPG numbers. For some reason, I must have the super Tundra. I have never been below 9 mpg towing. When watching the video, the truck was in 4th gear a lot. Was it windy that day in Northern Colorado? Thanks TFL.

[@MattN03]

Very interesting video, thanks for doing this! does the Tundra handle the trailer and weight noticeably better than the Tacoma?

[@BeachJedi101]

Remember 10 years ago when you could get Mcdonalds for $5, rent was under $1k, and trucks for under $30k? Our dollar is worthless nowadays, everything has damn near doubled in price

[@1guyin10]

+parkourviewer It isn't just that. Car companies are dumping huge amounts of money into developing future drivetrains. They are getting that money by jacking up the price of their pickups and SUVs. Look at what the price of a Tahoe has done in the last few years. 5 years ago you cold pick up a well equipped Tahoe for $45K. Now it is more like $65K.

[@kingdaniel3519]

+1guyin10 Even better, I could've gotten a fully loaded, top of the line F150 for about $9000 back in the 70's. Now it'll cost $70000 for the same kind of truck. I could've done the same in the 90's for about $15000. It's not just the cost of future development, consumers are stupid. There's no way in hell that a new truck has $40-50000 worth of features. They are worth about half of what people buy them for. I bought my truck new in 05 for $29000 after a $3000 rebate. My same truck today costs closer to $42-45000. But it doesn't matter, manufacturers will continue to raise the prices of trucks because damn idiots will keep buying them at those inflated prices.

[@lkcampbell9795]

+parkourviewer, You are absolutely correct. And the situation continues getting worse. I remember back in 90 or 91, I was listening to a radio show which was hosted by a consumer advocate kind of guy. One episode he had a U.S. congressman as a guest. The congressman said that at that time, the real value of the U.S. dollar (and how that is calculated, I do not know) was eighteen cents. Just a few years ago, back in 2009 or early 2010, some congressman on CSPAN said that it was now 4.5 cents. So, when people complain about the price of something, it is (in my opinion) mostly because of the value of our money.

[@AStanton1966]

I wonder what the price of trucks would be if people couldn't lease or finance and had to pay cash. I predict the prices would be a lot lower.

[@Darius_Marx]

So have wages..

[@matt4270]

Why did you get away from doing the MPG loop without towing, especially in the Tacoma? That is more likely the way these 2 trucks will be used.

[@ssreview19]

+matt4270 I was wondering the same thing. I would like to see them do the same non-towing loop on the 2016 Tacoma to see what the MPG is compared to the 2015 model

[@monalz]

Toyota has to look bad! They should try that same test with the raptor lol !

[@niclynch319]

It looks to me like pump actually said 12.031 not 12.31

[@DavidVines]

your comment about headlight adjustments although correct, rams do not need it when equipped with the air bag suspension as they self level.

[@russ375]

Love the Tundra. Great vid!

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Got my TFL T shirt today! Very nice! Love it!!

[@TFLtruck]

Way cool We're happy you like. Design 001 will be a classic for sure.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

+The Fast Lane Truck I'll post a video and a link to it with me wearing it.

[@TFLtruck]

+scterka That would be cool. Thanks!

[@jessebutryn]

I towed a trailer easily weighing in excess of 7500 lbs from New Jersey to Colorado in my 2002 4runner and I averaged 13-14MPG. I kind of understand what you're doing here, but when you are towing a heavy trailer you shouldn't be racing to highway speeds or cruising up hill @4000+RPM. My truck went over 4k rpm maybe three times during the 1700+ mile trip...the people behind me can wait.

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

7500# with a 4 runner? Do you have a death wish?

[@509livin8]

Get the fù'k out da way old fart

[@jbnrusnya_should_be_punished]

I was thinking of ~8.4 during video. I guess Silverado would be more fuel effective, ~0.5 gal or so.

[@samchuob4471]

i would love to watch TFL post on KZbin

[@scrimmy6969]

I agree with Mr. Truck. Less is better in my opinion

[@scrimmy6969]

+Shuffle3956 I was not comparing the two trucks. Less electrical options equals less problems later on. Simplicity and reliability is what I want

[@scrimmy6969]

+Shuffle3956 I do as well. All my trucks have well over 250k miles and run like new.

[@scrimmy6969]

+Shuffle3956 To be honest with you sir I only own GM trucks. I have owned them since new and can honestly say they have never let me down. I will never buy a new truck again until manufacturing jobs come back home. But even then there is to many electronics telling you that you are crossing the line, to close to a vehicle, back up cameras, etc. I am old school. I can back my truck up to my trailers one time and goon them up. I do not need a camera to guide me. Just my thoughts sir. Goodnight! Jim

[@scrimmy6969]

+scrimmy6969 hook them up

[@scrimmy6969]

+Shuffle3956 No sir! You are raised to love or hate a brand of trucks. I obviously was raised around GM. I have also owned a Ford which in my case was the biggest mistake I made. To each their own. Goodnight to you again. Jim

[@robevans3980]

In this instance on flat ground, would it be ok to run this truck in o/d to lower the rpm provided the vehicle doesn't lug or downshift on it's own? I'd think this would conserve fuel considerable when maintaining speed on flat ground.

[@thetrooper1286]

Will you please add a comparison video of a stock Rubicon hard rock verse and icon have FJ 40.

[@mrvoyagerm]

I am curious as to why it was revving so high at 70 mph? Mine sits at about 2200 at 70 not 3000. We only use the tow/haul if it is laboring for some reason like terrain or too heavy a load. I didn't see either in this video. ?

[@texasbeast239]

mrvoyagerm - - 10:56 The driver said it was all over the place, from 1900 downhill to 3100 uphill. So they were facing some uneven terrain. But more importantly, Toyota CC hunts like crazy, and drops a gear and revs way up, way too often. And I can see the fuel gauge noticeably drop every single time it does so. So I just use CC in the flats, but leave it off in the hills.

[@Maloy7800]

5:55 "You don't have those electrically turning headlights". Oh, wow! You have to light up those acetylene lights at the front? THAT is really cool!

[@jayfoster5756]

I am not sure one loop and one fill up is a "real world" mpg test. My 2014 Tundra (5.7L) with 4x4 Offroad package towed a 8000 lb Airstream cross country (from MD to NV and back) and averaged 9-10mpg while towing. It did great fourwheeling in UT and NV in the backcountry desert. I do love and watch most of your videos - keep em coming!

[@milhaus28]

I wonder if having a more broken in motor matters much? I have a 2013 Tundra Rock Warrior with 48k on the clock. I pulled a 5,100lb car trailer to the track and back (245 miles) and managed a very respectable 12.7 MPG running 87 octane. Also in Northern Colorado so pulling on virtually the same roads as TFL Truck.

[@queencityarmory4633]

I think it would make a grate video if you guys could do a 2016 ford F150 FX4 vs 2016 Toyota TRD PRO video on a challenging off road course. Good Video keep them coming.

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

Great test video:)

[@atwowheelguy]

Is that an Andersen weight distribution hitch? How do you like it? I heard that the trailer tongue bracket set screws sometimes come loose.

[@Borp56]

I'm still not sure how I feel about Toyota's new tan color option it looks decent but it looks strange at the same time.

[@shalerrenee8510]

that tundra looks bad ass

[@KennysLyfe]

not the Fuel Economy lol

[@northstarracing18d-4d]

no it doesn't foriegn bull shit

[@KennysLyfe]

lol

[@deke441]

There made and built in Texas..

[@christophergross8306]

hTran7 not for towing, compare to Nissan and the tundras more than triples the titan

[@sting2689]

That color is freaking awesome!

[@Rare_Steak]

TFL Truck: Just curious, did you have "ECT Power" on during this test? I doubt it would have made any difference to the outcome of the test, but it does perform similarly to a "tow/haul" mode on other trucks. I own the very truck you tested and and have found that ECT power changes shift points around the same way tow/haul mode does. But as I said, I don't think it would have helped fuel economy at all since the Tacoma was never hunting for gears anyway.

[@richyjames2533]

id like to see you guys take the 2016 silverado 1500 with the 5.3 or even the 6.2 and do this test. i believe the numbers would be way better.

[@Weatherby406]

This is done in the winter with winter blend fuels. Iv consistently got 2-3 mpg less in the winter with every truck Iv ever owned.

[@ezshep5242]

Good video. My personal experience towing with a 2020 SR5 Crew cab (TRD Sport. 4.30axle. Front/rear sway bars w/CAI): at 5700ft above sea level, I get 11.4 to 12 mpg. I pull a Lance 1985 loaded down... about 4800lbs my best guess. I use top tier fuel too. It pulls my Lance effortlessly. Family of 4 and the truck bed loaded down too. I can tow at 70/75mph and it glides. The aerodynamics of the Lance is a major plus too. Around town, I get 15.6 to 16.8mpg w/out pulling. ALSO, IT'S MADE IN USA. TX. :) 73.5% of the parts made in the USA too. Compare that to the domestics.

[@daltonsmith9976]

Can you guys compare the pickup trucks like gas mileage, less emissions, and oil consumption.

[@JoshuaRAnderson]

I think you should have used the same percenetage to max towing weight to see what really gets the best MPG.

[@johnathanw7777]

You CAN adjust the headlights height on my 2015 Sierra Denali by popping the hood and turning the adjustment screw they put right up top of headlight assembly. There are holes on both sides that you just stick a medium sized Phillips screwdriver in and turn!

[@Phil_Goodman]

i can watch the fast lane truck all day

[@GioTLGFan]

I have a 2006 Toyota tundra that has TRD, what is the difference between my tundra and the 2016 tundra? obviously the newer model is different but what other features does the 2016 tundra have compared to the 2006 tundra?

[@snowmanwithahat]

Cool review, really can't wait to see you guys do a duramax colorado vs the Tacoma. That's the one us midsize truck drivers want to see!

[@mario-sl6cz]

since you guys are reviewing work trucks now can you review a tundra double cab long bed??

[@quadrunner2124]

I like Mr. Trucks view. Truck needs to work and do its job. That's the main thing. Doo Dad options only end up on my rig if Its a heck of a deal anyway. At the end of the day, it just needs to work well and be easy to work on. Good job guys. This is cool stuff.

[@wenliu99]

Can you do the same test at 55 MPH? It would be very interesting to see the difference.

[@oakleyfreak45]

the 4.30 is available in the f250 with the v8 its just an option you have to select.

[@damastabaker]

I own one of these trucks and the engine may fetch poor fuel economy but it runs like a beast. I bet that you could tow twice what the truck is rated to tow without any trouble.

[@johnsheldon3664]

They did. The Space shuttle

[@davidcarranza3871]

I wanted to ask a question maybe to some it might sound stupid but i'm asking anyway. Can you use a toyota tundra to do hot shot

[@sharukh1]

did you guys use the tow haul button? does that make a difference?

[@KirtH27]

Do you find fuel mileage varies between summer and winter?

[@SouthDFWrep]

86 octane? You might as well be running e85. I'd really like to see this same test done with super-unleaded (93 octane) fuel. I filled up with 93 octane, from bone dry, on my 2013 and started seeing almost a 1/4 tank differences on long trips. Anyone else seeing this too?

[@drewsterk5294]

I’m thinking of getting a tundra for a daily driver but I never tow anything ! But I do go camping a lot so I’d utilize the bed.. I also want a reliable truck! any suggestions thoughts ?

[@abrahamguerra5069]

Go for it!!!

[@STILLPHENOM]

is the gas going to be 1.97 a gallon anymore? If so i'd like to buy this truck as well.

[@Joseph-wv7yx]

Thanks for the comparison. At least the Tundra was not worse on the mileage. I have a 2014 Tacoma, TRD Sport, 4x4 and have thought of trading in and trading up; most notably for the tow weight factor. One suggestion I can make is do the tests without using Cruise Control. Many of us with Tacoma's will tell you, the gas mileage is worse using CC versus using the gas pedal manually. I get 20-21 MPG, unloaded/no towing, and that's with an ARB front bumper, FabFour rear bumper and a slightly heavier lift/suspension. I've conducted several test of CC versus manual and when I use CC, I only get 17-18 MPG. I truly think is because, the test route I used (a 3 hr drive from my house to my folks), I know the road and can assess when to start giving gas before a hill really starts. Cruise control only know the hill exists, once they truck is there, so more gas and power are used instantaneously to get up the hill. I just towed an 18' Winnebago Winnie Drop from SF Bay Area to Arches National Park, and averaged 9.4 - 10.2 MPG towing, using 91 Octane. I'm torn as I like off road and the Tacoma is a great size for that, but I like the Tundra for towing more weight. Only a foot difference in length, but I didn't see many large trucks on the back roads of Moab UT; 90% were Jeeps (Rubicons and Sahara) and Tacoma. Thanks again.

[@letsfindout6587]

What happens if you use premium 91 gas on the truck? And fuel up full then go weigh your self

[@hltsolo]

RPM going pass 4K+... what were you guys doing? Climbing a steep mountain side, racing, or using cruise control? I assumed it must be cruise control, but who the heck really tow using cruise control unless it's flat straight road.

[@lgo0se]

man I watch alot of your vids and you make awsome, informational videos but it just seems like you really don't like Toyota... What's up with that?

[@josebrambila6110]

honestly they do , and they said its a Japanese truck although its a Japanese brand but that truck is american made here in the U.S unlike for ford their assemblies are in mexico, when Toyotas tundras and tacomas too i believe are made in the States , so i think they should actually consider it as an american truck

[@seabass22]

Boomers

[@charmnGUY]

Is it me or the RPM seems high, isn't there a button for towing? just wondering

[@user-yu9fj5jc8d]

Good review

[@BoiseG]

I own a 2001 Tundra and bought it used in 2003. It's been a bumper to bumper/inside&out, trouble free truck from the day I drove it home. It still runs strong and the only reason I'm shopping for a new truck is because I would like a little more towing capacity. My only complaint about the Tundra is they don't have a long bed option.

[@DirkCannon]

wBryang they have a 6 foot bed option with the crew cab, won't be available with the crew max cab

[@olderwiser2080]

The standard ed on the tundra is 6.5'. The Tundra long bed is ~8' IIRC.

[@everythingpnw]

TheKillzone1511 They don’t have a six foot bed with the crew cab or one at all, a 6.5 foot bed is available with the double cab or regular cab.

[@320dak]

I have a '10 4wd Tundra with a 2 in. lift. I pull a not so aerodynamic travel trailer that is almost 1000 lbs. heavier and at 65 mph I avg. between 9.0-9.5 mpg. How were they driving to get such crummy mpg?

[@wildbill23c]

+320dak Driving like morons just like every other vehicle reviewer shows do. That's why none of these car review shows are worth watching for someone in the market for a vehicle because these shows don't own the vehicles they drive them totally different than a regular driver would.

[@wildbill23c]

***** Longer idling/warm up times and colder temperatures use more fuel...but that anchor they are pulling around will certainly bring down fuel economy no matter what you are towing it with. Its like pulling a wall around behind you.

[@denflo23]

Do you get the same Mpg at max payload on the tundra?

[@nal13nal13]

I got 10 mpg hauling a 7k travel trailer from Wisconsin to Maine and back according to the dash and doing the math at the pump.

[@JDMHero47]

The pump said 12.031, do with a 100 mile test loop, that's 8.31186, not 7.96...? And if you did 12.31, it's 8.1234, so how did you get 7.96?

[@Probonoman]

you guys should have made both vichs. equal. meaning on the taco you almost have max load so you should have done that on the tundra

[@iraqbeentheredonthat]

Y'all might think about welding in a few low tie off points in that trailer. If anything happened you always want your load tied down, so you know they won't move.

[@mossymaple]

Wonder with and without tow haul mode mpg?

[@NissanPRO4X]

Dear TFL. On the Tundra forums there is talk about how bad the built in brake controller is. Since you have real world experience towing heavy trailers with this model year truck can you share your experience with using and setup this build in brake controller on the 2016 tundra.

[@seabass22]

Yes. Because cylinder deactivation is fool proof lol. There’s a reason Toyota doesn’t fool with the 5.7. It works.

[@Aford4322]

The Ford F-250/350 6.2 gas also comes with an optional 4.30 gearing and both Dodge and both Chevy/GMC 3/4-ton gas trucks have a 4.10 gear ratio (optional and standard, respectively), which is comparable to a 4.30. Your blanket statement indicating that no other 1/2 or 3/4-ton truck comes close to a 4.30 rear end is invalid.

[@rickbaker7700]

does this truck really run at 3k plus rpm and 65-70? thats a huge problem. should be running at around 2k

[@josemujica1818]

Wondering how much mpg would get if it had the supercharger. I say maybe better cause of the 555 pounds of torque. It would be towing at lower rmps and with the supercharge the tundra would be cheaper then a Silverado with 6.2 or ecoboost.

[@joshc606]

MPG is definitely a controversial subject but at least you guys are tryinh with no special tricks! thanks for that. I wonder how some smaller SUV/crossovers would do with their MPG at max tow TFLT.

[@larryspiller15]

winter temperatures negatively impact fuel economy. Although everyone knows this truck is thirsty, you guys need to realize that you can lose 20% efficiency to the cold very easily. for example my 2014 civic gets 5.8 litres burnt to every 100km traveled in the summer at around 15°c but in the winter at the same speed with a temperature of -15°c is getting 7 litres of fuel burnt over 100km. I know most are Americans but percentage wise the values scale equally so you don't need to convert to understand the difference. ps my speed was 110kmh which is about 69mph.

[@larryspiller15]

and also my drive is a loop 53km their and 53 back

[@drakore244]

+larry Spiller The cold air has nothing to do with it, in fact most motors like the cold provided they have time to get to operating temperature first. The roads are bare and there appears to be minimal variables compared to the Tacoma. The reason people get worse economy in the winter is due to fighting snow, slush, slipping around, and that people let their cars idle before to warm up the heaters.

[@rafaelgoris5274]

+drakore244 I agreed with you.

[@larryspiller15]

drakore244 i drive in the cold at least 6 months a year, even if you warm up to operating temperature and reset your mileage it doesn't help and on any highway drive your up to operating temps in 5-10km max.

[@larryspiller15]

i have tried, the engine will feel more powerful but the economy is most definitely affected

[@kodiak536kodiak536]

My 2016 Tundra SR5 that I use to tow my boat, a 24' Cuddy Cabin sport cruiser, gets 17.8MPG. I DON'T use cruise control, due to the fact that every little incline will cause transmission to go in to over drive. Some steeper incline jacks it up to nearly WOT, therefore gulping down more gas. Boat + trailer= @6000Lbs. My normal work commute, @195 miles per day, average @20.1MPG.

[@phatrides222000]

Don't use cruise control either. everything y'all did made the mileage worse.

[@Victor-lk7ws]

No chance the brakes are locked up on the trailer?

[@rahulrane1658]

The cold leads to a substantial drop in mileage. Also driving at 65 versus 70 is a difference.

[@supporterofsanity]

What elevation are you at? What grade on your route?

[@esmoglo]

Is there a sway system in the new Tundra?

[@GregScavezze]

You should have used the TRD Off-road package vs. the Pro. I believe the Pro has a lower towing capacity and more squat and also, I am betting the Taco had the Off-road package vs the Pro as well.

[@timivey644]

I wanna see proof of the trailer brake controller... It didn't exist in the 2015's even though they had them listed on the window stickers. Toyota sent me a $200 check after filing a complaint and having to install an after market brake controller.

[@footballfanatic7825]

What's wrong with putting premium fuel?

[@Fordguy1997]

I have a feeling the Silverado is going to smash the Tundra in the fuel economy test. Going to go watch the new video right now!

[@radioguy1620]

Air temp makes a big difference in MPG from both the wind resistance and the engines intake end of it, if the air going into the airbox is cold the throttle body doesnt need to open as much for a given power output and this causes a higher vacuum for a given speed and high vacuum is engine air drag losing mpg, that's why any super mpg hipermiler will build a warm air intake, thin warm air flows easier than cold thick air .

[@ag-yz4kk]

Correct me if im wrong. But I believe its a 5sp transmission not a 6

[@jamescundiff3264]

Keep in mind this truck has 4.30 gears

[@rx2ride259]

I had a 2017 Tacoma Limited and now a nice low miles used 2016 Tundra. There is no contest on what is better for towing. I could care less about the gas mileage. The Tundra is a beast towing, the Tacoma is great for a homeowner who needs to make a trip to Home Depot for new blinds :-)

[@Bobbybeb]

Nice video.

[@daviddelacruz3196]

I’m just towing probably full bed of tools, sometimes trash, materials/pallets, trucks are getting too expensive for work.. I still want a newer tundra since my 1st gen 4.7 is a warrior even had a v6 company tundra with flat bed hauling up to 2 pallets of stone only problem is suspension with all that weight but they’re really reliable

[@davem7722]

@ a trailer with 5600 Lbs I doubt you need to be in tow haul mode, especially on flat ground

[@JsGarage]

Love the stamping on the TRD Pro. Would not fill it in with anything though especially not chrome lol.

[@1guyin10]

Interesting. I really thought the Tundra would do better than that. That rear end gives it a lot of grunt, but it really makes it drink the gas.