DCLB vs Tundra double cab

Hey All, traded a Tacoma short bed in for a tundra with a 6.5 bed about 5 months ago. Have a crazy offer from someone to purchase it where I’ll end up profiting by 5k (after tax even). Hard to turn down.

Debating whether I want to go 2nd gen tundra again given the gas prices and longterm exposure. Was averaging 14 with 33s e rated tires in the tundra (5.50 per gallon here). Drove the 3rd gen tundra and was not a fan. Currently have a sleeping platform and a midrise shell on the tundra. Perfect desert camping rig due to the space. We don’t tow anything so I know it’s a bit overkill.

What kind of mpg should I expect from a long bed Tacoma with a plywood / high rise camper shell? Any mods needed to handle basic camping weight and Mtb’s ? 2022 Tacoma seemed to drive way better than my 2017 did. Not totally sure how much is due to actual changes vs my mods. I went a bit overboard with my last Tacoma and want to keep my next rig as stock as possible.

2017 short bed Tacoma mpg for fun below…

 

I have a 2020 longbed with a softopper and 33 e load tires. I try and keep weigh down for the daily driving. I have full steel skids and nothing in the bed unless going camping. I get 16-17 mpg.

 

I came from a 17 Tundra and the mileage wasn't much different.

 

Same as your short bed Tacoma.

 

Add the same size tires you had on your last one and it'll get exactly the same mileage. It's the same truck besides a little more tech. My DCLB is stock and I average about 20MPG. The 4Runner I just traded for it was on 285's. Same exact driving and habits... 15.5-16.

 

Stock Tacoma shouldn’t get that bad (13mpg) with like 300 pounds of weight in bed. No gfc,33 tires, armor, lift, etc this time.

 

I am getting around 14 combined in the tundra. 16 on highway. Would be saving around 1200 to 1500 a year depending on gas prices (assuming I can get 18 with stock tires). Drive about 18k per year.

 

I get about 15 average with 33 e loads overland rack and tent

 

My point was the DCLB will get the same as the DCSB. Of course adding weight, bigger tires etc will hurt them both.

 

Commenting to update everyone in case someone in the future has the same question.

Switched back to the OEM tires on the tundra and got 16 mpg driving up to Tahoe and 21 down. Definitely on par with Tacoma mpg but have a way more powerful engine and camping space.

keeping the tundra. Maybe one day I will be back in a Taco! Thanks everyone for feedback.

 

I know this is an old thread, but I'm wondering how the leg room in the back is compared to the Tacoma. Considering up ready to a full-size, but I don't want crew cab tundra