2010 Toyota Tacoma MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2010 Toyota Tacoma is rated 15 to 22 mpg combined across 7 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual.
EPA fuel economy
2010 Toyota Tacoma · 7 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
22MPG combined
20 city 26 highway
$3,050 a year to fuel
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual
Best version costs $3,250 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,050 to $4,450 a year.
Fewer complaints than a typical Tacoma year
The 2010 drew 78 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 84 for a typical Tacoma year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2016; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Tacoma year rankedThe 2010 Tacoma's recalls and problems
Every 2010 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 · 5-speed manual Best
EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD |
22 mpg | 20 / 26 | $3,050 |
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD |
21 mpg | 19 / 25 | $3,200 |
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed manual
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD |
19 mpg | 17 / 22 | $3,550 |
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD |
18 mpg | 16 / 20 | $3,700 |
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD |
18 mpg | 17 / 21 | $3,700 |
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD |
16 mpg | 15 / 18 | $4,200 |
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD |
15 mpg | 14 / 18 | $4,450 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual | $3,048 | $15,239 |
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 4-speed automatic | $3,193 | $15,964 |
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed manual | $3,529 | $17,645 |
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 5-speed automatic | $3,725 | $18,625 |
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic | $3,725 | $18,625 |
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual | $4,191 | $20,953 |
4.0L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual | $4,470 | $22,350 |
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 2010 to 2026); highest in 2013. Hybrid: 23 to 24 mpg (2024 to 2026); highest in 2024.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2010: gas 22 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | – |
| 2011 | 22 | – |
| 2012 | 22 | – |
| 2013 | 23 | – |
| 2014 | 22 | – |
| 2015 | 22 | – |
| 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 |
Every Tacoma year's ratings in one table
How the 2010 Tacoma compares
2010 midsize pickups covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2010 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
24 mpg | 24 mpg | $2,800 |
Toyota Tacoma This page Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $3,050 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: gas |
17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,950 |
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2010 Tacoma recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2010 Toyota Tacoma's gas mileage?
Sometimes. On versions that differ only in drive, the gap ranges from 0 to 3 mpg combined: the 2.7L 4-cyl gets 22 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 19 with 4WD.
Does the 2010 Toyota Tacoma need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2010 Toyota Tacoma version on regular gasoline.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 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.