2008 Truck of the Year Winner: Toyota Tundra
| Model Tested | 2008 Toyota Tundra 4x2 Double Cab 4.7L | 2008 Toyota Tundra 4x4 CrewMax 5.7L | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | Front engine, 4WD | | Engine type | 90° V-8, iron block, alum heads | 90° V-8, iron block, alum heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement, ci/L | 285/4.7 | 345/5.7 | | Compression ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 | | Power (SAE net), hp @ rpm | 271 @ 5400 | 381 @ 5600 | | Torque (SAE net), lb-ft @ rpm | 313 @ 3400 | 401 @ 3600 | | Weight to power, lb/hp | 19.5 | 15.3 | | Transmission | 5-speed auto | 6-speed auto | | Axle/final/low ratio | 4.10:1/3.12:1/NA | 4.30:1/2.53:1/2.62:1 | | Suspension, f/r | Control arm, coil spring, anti-roll bar; live axle, leaf springs | Control arm, coil spring, anti-roll bar; live axle, leaf springs | | Steering ratio | 18.1:1 | 17.3:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.7 | 3.7 | | Brakes, f/r | 13.9-in vented disc | 13.6-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels | 8.0 x 18-in steel | 8.0 x 20-in cast alum | | Tires | 255/70R18 112T Bridgestone Dueler H/T | 275/55R20 111H M+S Dunlop SP Sport 5000 M | | DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES | | Wheelbase, in | 145.7 | 145.7 | | Track, f/r, in | 67.9/67.9 | 67.9/67.9 | | LxWxH, in | 228.7 x 79.9 x 76.0 | 228.7 x 79.9 x 76.2 | | Turning circle, ft | 44 | 44 | | Curb weight, lb | 5275 | 5840 | | Weight dist, f/r, % | 57/43 | 57/43 | | Seating capacity | 6 | 5 | | GVWR, lb | 6700; 7200 | 7200 | | Actual payload, lb | 1425 | 1360 | | Max towing, lb | 8100 | 10,100 | | Headroom, f/r, in | 40.2/38.7 | 40.2/38.7 | | Legroom, f/r, in | 42.5/34.7 | 42.5/44.5 | | Shoulder room, f/r, in | 66.6/65.7 | 66.6/65.4 | | Pickup box, LxWxH, in | 78.7 x 66.4 x 22.2 | 66.7 x 66.4 x 22.2 | | PERFORMANCE | | Acceleration, sec | | 0-30 | 2.7/6.1* | 2.4/3.8* | | 0-40 | 4.1/10.1* | 3.7/7.1* | | 0-50 | 5.8/14.7* | 5.1/10.7* | | 0-60 | 7.7/20.9* | 6.7/15.2* | | 0-70 | 10.3 | 8.8/22.5* | | 0-80 | 13.4 | 11.2 | | 0-90 | 17.6 | 14.1 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 4.0/13.6* | 3.3/9.8* | | Quarter mile, sec @ mph | 16.0 @ 87.3/22.6 @ 61.8* | 15.2 @ 92.7/20.0 @ 66.6* | | Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 145 | 137 | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph, rpm | 1850 | 1250 | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $24,860 | $42,070 | | Price as tested | $27,666 | $48,635 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, f/r side/head | Dual front, f/r side/head | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | | Fuel capacity, gal | 26.4 | 26.4 | | EPA city/hwy econ, mpg | 14/17 | 13/17 | | CO2 emissions, lb/mile | 1.28 | 1.33 | | Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded | Regular unleaded | | * towing 7500-pound trailer |
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