- Newest year: 2006
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2000-2006 Toyota Tundra MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 14–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 standard pickup configurations, MY2006. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2006 Toyota Tundra at a glance
The 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra covers 7 model years in the EPA database (38 configurations in all), rated 14–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2006, costs about $3,630 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006; 2002 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2005 and 2006.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2006 Toyota Tundra by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $3,630–$4,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2004 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,670 | Same EPA ratings as 2001 |
| 2001 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 14–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,670 | First year |
What the 2006 Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$303
$3,630 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.05
Per 100 miles
$24.20
Five years
$18,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard pickup median
$450less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2006
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Toyota Tundra MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 15 | $4,360 |
2005 Toyota Tundra MPG
15–18 MPG · $3,630–$4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 16 to 18 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $4,080 to $3,630, $450 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
2004 Toyota Tundra MPG
14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/yr
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 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2003 Toyota Tundra MPG
14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/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 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2002 Toyota Tundra MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2001
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 2002 Toyota Tundra as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Toyota Tundra MPG
14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/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 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
2000 Toyota Tundra MPG
14–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,670/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl RWD | 4.7L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,360 |
| Tundra 4.7L 8-cyl 4WD | 4.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,670 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD: $4,940 in California and $3,170 in Texas, a $1,770 difference.
- California $4,940
- Washington $4,570
- New York $3,630
- Florida $3,430
- Texas $3,170
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2006 standard pickup models.
Generations
- 2000-2006 (XK30)
- 2007-2021 (XK50)
- 2022-2026 (XK70)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra get?
EPA rates the 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra at 14–18 MPG combined across 38 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2006 Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (16 city, 21 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra?
The Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2005 and 2006. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2006 Toyota Tundra?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2006 Toyota Tundra per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,630–$4,360 a year. That is a $730 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2006 Toyota Tundra 100 miles?
About $24.20 per 100 miles for the Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.20 and $29.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2006 Toyota Tundra more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2006 Toyota Tundra compare with other standard pickup configurations?
The Tundra 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,630 a year to fuel, $450 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 8 of 10 standard pickup configurations. The comparison covers all 155 rated standard pickup configurations for MY2006, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2006 Toyota Tundra different from the 2005 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,630. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2006 against 4 configurations for 2005. See the 2005 Toyota Tundra for that year.