The standard 2022 Toyota Tacoma has an EPA-rated fuel economy of 20 city/23 highway/21 combined MPG with the base 2.7-L inline four and 4X2 drivetrain. Any modifications to the Toyota’s powertrain configuration lowers the Tacoma’s already lackluster mileage.

The base 2.7-L inline four and 4x2 drivetrain configuration of the Tacoma earns the best mileage, while the 3.6-L V6 and manual transmission combination earns the worst.
The Tacoma’s competitors all earn similar or better fuel economy ratings.
There are several steps you can take to improve fuel economy in your Tacoma.

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2022 Toyota Tacoma Fuel Economy

The combined city/highway fuel economy of the 2022 Toyota Tacoma ranges from a dismal 18 mpg to a barely-better 21 mpg. Three major factors affect your Tacoma’s fuel economy rating:

Engine size

Drivetrain

Transmission.

The table below shows EPA fuel economy ratings for all the common Tacoma configurations.

Engine	Drivetrain	Transmission	EPA-rated fuel economy
2.7-liter inline-four	4x2	6-speed automatic	20 city / 23 highway / 21 combined MPG
3.5-liter V6	4x2	6-speed automatic	19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG
2.7-liter inline-four	4x4	6-speed automatic	19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined MPG
3.5-liter V6	4x4	6-speed automatic	18 city / 22 highway / 20 combined MPG
3.5-liter V6	4x4	6-speed manual	17 city / 21 highway / 18 combined MPG

Other factors, like cab size and trim level, also affect gas mileage. For instance, the

Double Cab

TRD Off-Road or TRD Pro with a V6 and manual transmission drops highway fuel efficiency to just 20 mpg.

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Toyota Tacoma fuel economy vs. the competition

To get a fair comparison, let’s look at the EPA-rated fuel economy for the Tacoma and some of its competitors when equipped with:

The base engine

4x4 drivetrain, and

Automatic transmission.

See how the Tacoma measures up in the table below.

Model	Gas mileage (city/highway/combined)
2022 Toyota Tacoma	19/22/20 MPG
2022 Chevrolet Colorado	19/24/21 MPG
2022 GMC Canyon	19/24/21 MPG
2022 Ford Ranger	20/24/22 MPG
2022 Honda Ridgeline	18/24/21 MPG

The bottom line: None of the leading competitors in the mid-size pickup class have worse fuel economy ratings than the Tacoma. Even the Honda Ridgeline, the only truck in the class with a V6 as the standard base engine, gets better gas mileage on the highway and a better combined rating than the four-cylinder Tacoma.

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How to optimize fuel economy in a Toyota Tacoma

Use these simple hacks to keep fuel economy high and

save money on gas

, even in a Tacoma:

Go easy on the pedals: Aggressive braking and abrupt acceleration will cause your fuel economy to dip.

Lighten the load: Try not to haul anything you don’t have to—extra weight will impact gas mileage.

Keep up with maintenance: Changing air filters, clearing spark plugs, and keeping tires full and aligned will all improve your Tacoma’s fuel economy.

Let the truck warm up: Cold-engine driving wastes fuel.

Avoid idling: turn off your truck if you’re going to be stopped for more than 10 mpg.

Luckily, the Tacoma doesn’t require premium fuel—Toyota recommends regular unleaded gasoline with a gas octane rating of 87.

Pro Tip: Use cruise control to maximize both fuel economy and ride smoothness.

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