- Newest year: 2004
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2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 16–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma at a glance
The 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma covers 5 model years in the EPA database (45 configurations in all), rated 16–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $2,970 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2002, 2003 and 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gas | 16–22 MPG | $2,970–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 16–22 MPG | $2,970–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 16–22 MPG | $2,970–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 16–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 16–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,080 | First year |
What the 2004 Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$1,110less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Toyota Tacoma MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2003 Toyota Tacoma MPG
16–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 20 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2002 Toyota Tacoma MPG
16–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,970, $140 less.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2001 Toyota Tacoma MPG
16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 21 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,110.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 19 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2000 Toyota Tacoma MPG
16–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (9)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | RWD | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 17 | $3,840 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tacoma 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (N140)
- 2005-2015 (N220)
- 2016-2023 (N300)
- 2024-2026 (N400)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma get?
EPA rates the 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma at 16–22 MPG combined across 45 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 22 MPG (20 city, 25 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma?
The Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2002, 2003 and 2004. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2000 and 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Toyota Tacoma per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 9 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$4,080 a year. That is a $1,110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Toyota Tacoma 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $27.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Toyota Tacoma more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD is rated 20 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2004 Toyota Tacoma compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Tacoma 2.4L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $1,110 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 10 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 139 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Toyota Tacoma different from the 2003 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970. EPA lists 9 configurations for 2004 against 9 configurations for 2003. See the 2003 Toyota Tacoma for that year.