2009 Toyota Tacoma 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
City
17
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
19
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 11 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
23.0MPG average+20.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 19 MPG · Owner reported avg: 23.0 MPG
Range: 20–26 MPG
Driving mix: City 51% / Highway 49%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 23.0 real world MPG based on 11 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 19 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
22
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
20
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,750 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,550
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 468 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 15.7 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 4L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- Pickup Truck
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.7L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,545/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,703/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,069/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,265/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,570/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,561/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,414/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,646/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,429/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,512/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $3,545/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $4,703/yrHIGHEST | +$1,158 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $3,069/yrLOWEST | $-476 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $3,265/yr | $-280 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $3,570/yr | +$25 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $3,561/yr | +$16 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $4,414/yr | +$869 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $3,646/yr | +$101 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $3,429/yr | $-116 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $3,512/yr | $-33 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 19 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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