Toyota Tundra vs. GMC Sierra
Looking into adding a truck to your automotive family? There’s many to choose from, like the superb Toyota Tundra and GMC Sierra. At Ira Toyota of Hyannis, we’re here to help make that decision easier with our thorough Toyota Tundra vs. GMC Sierra comparison. Our customers in and around Hyannis, Barnstable, and Yarmouth, MA, will benefit from taking the opportunity to give it a read.
Toyota Tundra vs. GMC Sierra: Power & Performance
The Tundra starts off with an impressive i-FORCE 3.5L 24-valve DOHC with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) Twin-Turbo V6 engine. It is paired with a 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i). This powerhouse of an engine reaches power outputs of 348 horsepower.
In comparison, the Sierra comes with a 2.7L Turbo high-output engine that’s been paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The latter featuring a Tow/Haul mode and two forms of braking, Powertrain Grade and Cruise Grade Braking. This configuration can reach a power output of 310 horsepower. While having a good transmission, it still suffers from the disadvantage of having a smaller engine which limits its horsepower.
Toyota Tundra vs. GMC Sierra: Safety
When looking to safety features, the more the better. Up first is the Tundra which sports the newest rollout of its safety suite, Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5. This upgraded edition adds more features to its menu than previous iterations while working in unison. Those features are the following:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
This is not to forget that the Tundra has two more additional safety technology suites, the Star Safety System™ and Safety Connect®. The latter comes with a complimentary year subscription and involves itself with emergency and roadside assistance as well as a stolen vehicle locator and an automatic collision notification. The Star Safety System™ however, includes some of the following features:
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Traction Control
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
Put against these is the Sierra, which does not have a dedicated safety feature suite but does include individual features like:
- Lane Change Alert with Lane Departure Warning
- Front Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Automatic Emergency Braking
While these are great on their own, the lack of a cohesive suite leaves the Sierra at a distinct disadvantage when compared against the Tundra’s expansive safety suites.
Toyota Tundra vs. GMC Sierra: Infotainment
Staying wired and well connected is the commandment of the modern driver. How do these two meet that requirement? Both vehicles include commonalities like Bluetooth® wireless functionality, along with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility.
They diverge in significant ways, however, with the Tundra coming with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and SiriusXM® with a three-month trial Platinum Plan subscription. Whereas the Sierra comes with the GMC Infotainment System with a 7-inch color touchscreen. It does not have access to SiriusXM® on the base trim but can be utilized on higher trims.
Toyota Tundra vs. GMC Sierra: The Verdict
Now that our customers in Hyannis, Barnstable, and Yarmouth, Massachusetts, have read our Tundra vs. Sierra comparison, we think they’ll agree that the Toyota Tundra is the superior vehicle. With this in mind, we encourage you to test drive for yourself with the team at Ira Toyota of Hyannis, today!