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2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma MPG & Fuel Cost

11 model years · 15–23 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD

$2,910

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small pickup configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2000-2004 Next generation: 2016-2023

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma at a glance

The 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma covers 11 model years in the EPA database (82 configurations in all), rated 15–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $2,910 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015; 2006 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2013.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma by model year

2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2015	Gas	17–22 MPG	$2,910–$3,880	Ratings changed
2014	Gas	17–22 MPG	$2,910–$3,830	Ratings changed
2013	Gas	17–23 MPG	$2,900–$3,830	Ratings changed
2012	Gas	17–22 MPG	$2,940–$3,870	Ratings changed
2011	Gas	16–22 MPG	$2,910–$4,200	Ratings changed
2010	Gas	15–22 MPG	$2,970–$4,360	Ratings changed
2009	Gas	16–22 MPG	$2,970–$4,080	Ratings changed
2008	Gas	16–22 MPG	$2,970–$4,080	Ratings changed
2007	Gas	16–22 MPG	$2,970–$4,080	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	Same EPA ratings as 2005
2005	Gas	16–21 MPG	$3,110–$4,080	First year

What the 2015 Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD costs to drive

Per month

$243

$2,910 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.85

Per 100 miles

$19.40

Five years

$14,550

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small pickup median

$420less a year

Class median $3,330 a year, MY2015

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Toyota Tacoma MPG

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,910.

Gas · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

17–22 MPG

Per year

$2,910–$3,880

Gas configurations (8)

2015 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	21	25	22	$2,910
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,100
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	20	19	$3,410
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	21	19	$3,410
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	19	$3,470
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,620
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,660
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,880

2014 Toyota Tacoma MPG

17–22 MPG · $2,910–$3,830/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,900 to $2,910, $10 more.

Gas · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

17–22 MPG

Per year

$2,910–$3,830

Gas configurations (8)

2014 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	21	25	22	$2,910
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,080
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	21	19	$3,360
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	21	19	$3,410
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	19	$3,470
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,620

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2014 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,660
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	19	17	$3,830

2013 Toyota Tacoma MPG

17–23 MPG · $2,900–$3,830/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,940 to $2,900, $40 less.

Gas · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

17–23 MPG

Per year

$2,900–$3,830

Gas configurations (8)

2013 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	21	25	23	$2,900
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,070
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	21	19	$3,380
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	21	19	$3,410
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	19	$3,500
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,620

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2013 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,660
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	19	17	$3,830

2012 Toyota Tacoma MPG

17–22 MPG · $2,940–$3,870/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,910 to $2,940, $30 more.

Gas · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

17–22 MPG

Per year

$2,940–$3,870

Gas configurations (8)

2012 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	21	25	22	$2,940
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	24	21	$3,100
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	21	19	$3,390
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	20	19	$3,420
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	19	$3,470
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,620

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2012 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	21	18	$3,660
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	19	17	$3,870

2011 Toyota Tacoma MPG

16–22 MPG · $2,910–$4,200/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,910, $60 less.

Gas · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

16–22 MPG

Per year

$2,910–$4,200

Gas configurations (8)

2011 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	21	25	22	$2,910
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	25	21	$3,060
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	21	19	$3,360
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	18	20	19	$3,420
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	18	$3,560
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	20	18	$3,710

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2011 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	17	$3,880
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	16	$4,200

2010 Toyota Tacoma MPG

15–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,360/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

15–22 MPG

Per year

$2,970–$4,360

Gas configurations (7)

2010 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	20	26	22	$2,970
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	25	21	$3,110
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	18	$3,630
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	20	18	$3,630
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	18	16	$4,080

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2010 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	15	$4,360

2009 Toyota Tacoma MPG

16–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,080/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

16–22 MPG

Per year

$2,970–$4,080

Gas configurations (7)

2009 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	20	26	22	$2,970
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	25	21	$3,110
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	18	$3,630
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	20	18	$3,630
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	17	$3,840

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2009 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	19	16	$4,080

2008 Toyota Tacoma MPG

16–22 MPG · $2,970–$4,080/yr

Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,970.

Gas · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

16–22 MPG

Per year

$2,970–$4,080

Gas configurations (7)

2008 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	20	25	22	$2,970
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	25	21	$3,110
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	20	18	$3,630
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	20	18	$3,630
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	17	$3,840

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2008 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	18	16	$4,080

2007 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 2006: 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 · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

16–22 MPG

Per year

$2,970–$4,080

Gas configurations (7)

2007 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	20	26	22	$2,970
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	19	25	21	$3,110
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	17	22	19	$3,440
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	17	21	18	$3,630
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	15	19	17	$3,840
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	20	17	$3,840

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2007 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	15	18	16	$4,080

2006 Toyota Tacoma MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2005

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2006 Toyota Tacoma as for the 2005 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2005 section above.See 2005

2005 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 · 2.7L, 4.0L

Combined

16–21 MPG

Per year

$3,110–$4,080

Gas configurations (7)

2005 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient)	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	18	24	21	$3,110
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd	2.7L 4-cyl	RWD	18	25	20	$3,270
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	16	21	18	$3,630
Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD	2.7L 4-cyl	4WD	17	21	18	$3,630
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 5-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	16	20	17	$3,840
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	RWD	14	19	16	$4,080

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2005 Toyota Tacoma gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Tacoma 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 6-spd	4.0L 6-cyl	4WD	14	18	16	$4,080

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD: $3,970 in California and $2,540 in Texas, a $1,430 difference.

California $3,970
Washington $3,670
New York $2,920
Florida $2,750
Texas $2,540

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma get?

EPA rates the 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma at 15–23 MPG combined across 82 configurations and 11 model years. The most efficient version, the 2013 Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 23 MPG (21 city, 25 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma?

The Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2013. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2005 and 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. In 2006 the values repeat the year before.

How does the 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2000-2004 Toyota Tacoma) is rated 16–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$4,080 a year to fuel; the 2005-2015 model is rated 15–23 MPG and costs $2,900–$4,360 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Toyota Tacoma per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,910 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $2,910–$3,880 a year. That is a $970 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2015 Toyota Tacoma 100 miles?

About $19.40 per 100 miles for the Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.40 and $25.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD is rated 21 city and 25 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.

How does the 2015 Toyota Tacoma compare with other small pickup configurations?

The Tacoma 2.7L 4-cyl RWD costs about $2,910 a year to fuel, $420 less than the class median of $3,330, and less than 10 of 10 small pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 26 rated small pickup configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2015 Toyota Tacoma different from the 2014 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 22 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,910. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2015 against 8 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 Toyota Tacoma for that year.