2023 Toyota Tacoma MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma is rated 18 to 21 mpg combined across 6 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2023 Toyota Tacoma · 6 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
21MPG combined
20 city 23 highway
$3,100 a year to fuel
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $4,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,100 to $3,600 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2022.
Every 2023 Tacoma version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD |
21 mpg | 20 / 23 | $3,100 |
3.5L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD |
21 mpg | 19 / 24 | $3,100 |
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD |
20 mpg | 19 / 22 | $3,250 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD |
20 mpg | 18 / 22 | $3,250 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD |
18 mpg | 17 / 21 | $3,600 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual · D-CAB MT TRD-ORP PRO
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD D-CAB MT TRD-ORP/PRO |
18 mpg | 17 / 20 | $3,600 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,086 | $15,429 |
3.5L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $3,086 | $15,429 |
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,240 | $16,200 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,240 | $16,200 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual | $3,600 | $18,000 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual · D-CAB MT TRD-ORP PRO | $3,600 | $18,000 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Toyota Tacoma MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 21 to 23 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); 23 since 2024. Hybrid: 23 to 24 mpg (2024 to 2026); highest in 2024.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2023: gas 21 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 | – |
| 2017 | 21 | – |
| 2018 | 21 | – |
| 2019 | 21 | – |
| 2020 | 21 | – |
| 2021 | 21 | – |
| 2022 | 21 | – |
| 2023 | 21 | – |
| 2024 | 23 | 24 |
| 2025 | 23 | 23 |
| 2026 | 23 | 23 |
2023 Tacoma recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 54 owner complaints for the 2023 Tacoma.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does 4WD lower the 2023 Toyota Tacoma's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 2.7L 4-cyl gets 21 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 20 with 4WD.
Does the 2023 Toyota Tacoma need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2023 Toyota Tacoma version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2023 Tacoma's MPG compare with the 2022?
For 2023, the best gas version is rated 21 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.