Toyota Tacoma 2WD
23 MPG The 2026 Toyota Tacoma 2WD is EPA-rated at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 652 gallons, $2087 a year in fuel, or $0.139 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1995–2026 run it averages 20.2 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 32 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.109 | $1087 | $1630 | $2174 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.130 | $1304 | $1957 | $2609 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.139 | $1391 | $2087 | $2783 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.152 | $1522 | $2283 | $3043 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.174 | $1739 | $2609 | $3478 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.196 | $1957 | $2935 | $3913 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.217 | $2174 | $3261 | $4348 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 MPG | 20 | 26 | $2700 | 394 | 1 |
| 2025 | 23 MPG | 20 | 26 | $2700 | 394 | 1 |
| 2024 | 23 MPG | 20 | 26 | $2700 | 394 | 1 |
| 2023 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.5 | $2950 | 427 | 2 |
| 2022 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.5 | $2950 | 427 | 2 |
| 2021 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.5 | $2950 | 427 | 2 |
| 2020 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.5 | $2950 | 427 | 2 |
| 2019 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.5 | $2950 | 427 | 2 |
| 2018 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.5 | $2950 | 427 | 2 |
| 2017 | 21 MPG | 19 | 23.5 | $2950 | 429 | 2 |
| 2016 | 21 MPG | 19 | 23.5 | $2950 | 428 | 2 |
| 2015 | 20 MPG | 18.3 | 22.8 | $3138 | 443 | 4 |
| 2014 | 20 MPG | 18.3 | 22.8 | $3138 | 441 | 4 |
| 2013 | 20.3 MPG | 18.3 | 22.8 | $3100 | 440 | 4 |
| 2012 | 20 MPG | 18.3 | 22.8 | $3138 | 447 | 4 |
| 2011 | 19.5 MPG | 18 | 22.5 | $3225 | 461 | 4 |
| 2010 | 19.3 MPG | 17.8 | 22.5 | $3288 | 469 | 4 |
| 2009 | 19.5 MPG | 17.8 | 22.8 | $3225 | 461 | 4 |
| 2008 | 19.5 MPG | 17.5 | 22.3 | $3225 | 461 | 4 |
| 2007 | 19.5 MPG | 17.8 | 22.8 | $3225 | 461 | 4 |
| 2006 | 18.8 MPG | 16.5 | 22.3 | $3350 | 479 | 4 |
| 2005 | 18.8 MPG | 16.5 | 22.3 | $3350 | 479 | 4 |
| 2004 | 19.2 MPG | 17.6 | 21.8 | $3290 | 469 | 5 |
| 2003 | 19.2 MPG | 17.6 | 21.8 | $3290 | 469 | 5 |
| 2002 | 19 MPG | 17.2 | 21.4 | $3320 | 474 | 5 |
| 2001 | 18.8 MPG | 17.2 | 20.6 | $3320 | 476 | 5 |
| 2000 | 19 MPG | 17.6 | 21.6 | $3290 | 470 | 5 |
| 1999 | 19.2 MPG | 17.8 | 22 | $3250 | 465 | 5 |
| 1998 | 19.3 MPG | 17.5 | 22.3 | $3233 | 461 | 6 |
| 1997 | 19.8 MPG | 18 | 22.5 | $3175 | 454 | 4 |
| 1996 | 19.8 MPG | 18.3 | 22.5 | $3175 | 454 | 4 |
| 1995 | 20 MPG | 18 | 22.5 | $3138 | 447 | 4 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 9 small pickup trucks 2wd models tracked here, the Toyota Tacoma 2WD ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 21.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Maverick HEV FWD (38).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 394 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Tacoma 2WD get?
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma 2WD is rated at 23 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 26 highway. Across all 32 model years in the database it averages 20.2 MPG, ranging from 16 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Tacoma 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 23 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 652 gallons — roughly $2087 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.139 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2700.
Has the Toyota Tacoma 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 1995 to 23 in 2026 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 15% across 32 model years.
Is the Toyota Tacoma 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 9 in the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 21.1 MPG. That is 1.9 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.