2012 Toyota Tacoma 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Pickup Trucks 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
21
MPG
Combined
19
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
17.9MPG average-5.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 19 MPG · Owner reported avg: 17.9 MPG
Driving mix: City 11% / Highway 89%
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 17.9 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 19 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
21
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
20
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
16
Hwy
21
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
19
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,750 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
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
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- 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
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