Toyota Tacoma MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 24 MPG combined in 2024, the hybrid Tacoma Hybrid 4WD. Its weakest year peaked at 21 MPG (1998–2001, 2005–2006 and 2016–2023).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Tacoma 2WD. Put it next to its 1995 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Toyota Tacoma has EPA ratings for 32 model years, 1995–2026, most often among small pickup trucks. Its best version had the highest combined rating among standard pickup trucks in 1999, and it placed in its class top five in 14 model years. In 1999 it shared first place among 15 standard pickup trucks with the Ford Ranger and the Mazda B Pickup. No other nameplate has as many rated years among small pickup trucks, a class that has held 33 names on this site; the Chevrolet S10 Pickup comes next with 20.
Averaged over 2004–2008, the best version of the Tacoma placed third of 19 among standard pickup trucks rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in one other five-year span. EPA lists 252 versions under the name, the fifth most of 87 pickup nameplates.
Among 12 standard pickup trucks, 2026
The Tacoma placed fourth (tied). The class leader was the Chevrolet Silverado at 25 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, belongs to the Ford F-150.
Where the engine list turned over
- 2005
New: 4.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 21 MPG.
- 2016
New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 21 MPG.
- 2024
New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 21 → 24 MPG.
Powertrains under the name
- Gasoline
Rated in 1995–2026.
- Hybrid
Rated in 2024–2026.
All 32 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tacoma 2WD | 23 | 22 / 26 | 20 | 10 |
| 2025 | Tacoma 2WD | 23 | 23 / 26 | 20 | 10 |
| 2024 | Tacoma Hybrid 4WD hybrid | 24 | 23 / 26 | 20 | 10 |
| 2020–2023 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 20 / 24 | 18 | 6 |
| 2019 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 20 / 24 | 18 | 8 |
| 2018 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 20 / 24 | 18 | 6 |
| 2016–2017 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 19 / 24 | 18 | 7 |
| 2014–2015 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 21 / 25 | 17 | 8 |
| 2013 | Tacoma 2WD | 23 | 21 / 25 | 17 | 8 |
| 2012 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 21 / 25 | 17 | 8 |
| 2011 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 21 / 25 | 16 | 8 |
| 2010 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 20 / 26 | 15 | 7 |
| 2009 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 20 / 26 | 16 | 7 |
| 2008 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 20 / 25 | 16 | 7 |
| 2007 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 20 / 26 | 16 | 7 |
| 2005–2006 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 18 / 25 | 16 | 7 |
| 2003–2004 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 20 / 25 | 16 | 9 |
| 2002 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 19 / 25 | 16 | 9 |
| 2001 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 19 / 23 | 16 | 9 |
| 2000 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 19 / 24 | 16 | 9 |
| 1999 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 19 / 25 | 16 | 9 |
| 1998 | Tacoma 2WD | 21 | 19 / 25 | 16 | 10 |
| 1996–1997 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 20 / 26 | 16 | 8 |
| 1995 | Tacoma 2WD | 22 | 19 / 26 | 16 | 8 |
Version names in the EPA list: Tacoma 2WD, Tacoma 4WD, Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO, Tacoma 4WD Double Cab, Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Off-Road, Tacoma 4WD MT, Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO, Tacoma Hybrid 4WD, Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD, Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD.
Same class, 2026
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