Hybrid and petrol · 1995–2026
Toyota Tacoma
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Toyota Tacoma. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 10.2 L/100km: 28 mpg UK, 23 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 10.2 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 28 mpg
- US mpg
- 23 mpg
- On a full tank
- 782 km
- 80 L tank
What a Tacoma costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $30.08 per 100 km | $3,308 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $24.65 per 100 km | $2,737 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £28.71 per 100 miles | £2,010 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $18.93 per 100 miles | $2,556 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Tacoma ranks
2nd generation, 2005–2015
Specs for the 4.0 V6 Double Cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- 2nd generation
- Built
- 2005-2015
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,286 mm
- Width
- 1,895 mm
- Height
- 1,679 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,236 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,903 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 2,950 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,325 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 148 kW
- Torque
- 303 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 13.1 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 80 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★☆
First generation (N140/N150/N160/N170/N190), 1996
Specs for the 1996 Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD, 2.4 L petrol, 5-speed manual; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- First generation (N140/N150/N160/N170/N190)
- Seats
- 3
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,585 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,624 mm
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.8 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,161 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,905 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,400 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 106 kW
- Torque
- 217 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 57.2 L
Ownership
- Tyres
- 195/75 R14
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Toyota Tacoma questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Toyota Tacoma?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma uses 10.2 L/100km by its official figures: 28 mpg in UK gallons and 23 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Toyota Tacoma cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,308 in New Zealand, $2,737 in Australia, £2,010 in United Kingdom, $2,556 in United States.
How far does a Toyota Tacoma go on a full tank?
About 782 km (486 miles) from its 80 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow?
2,950 kg braked, for the 4.0 V6 Double Cab 4x4.
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