2019 Toyota Tacoma MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2019 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
2019 Toyota Tacoma · 6 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
21MPG combined
20 city 23 highway
$2,950 a year to fuel
2.7L 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $3,750 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.00 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,950 to $3,450 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2018.
More complaints than most Tacoma years
The 2019 drew 143 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 84 for a typical Tacoma year: 1.7 times as many. It is not a year to avoid, which takes at least twice the typical count and at least 50 complaints.
Years to avoid: 2016; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Tacoma year rankedThe 2019 Tacoma's recalls and problems
Every 2019 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 | $2,950 |
3.5L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 2WD |
21 mpg | 19 / 24 | $2,950 |
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD |
20 mpg | 19 / 22 | $3,100 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD (also Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO) |
20 mpg | 18 / 22 | $3,100 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD |
18 mpg | 17 / 21 | $3,450 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual · Double Cab Off-Road
EPA listing: Tacoma 4WD Double Cab Off-Road (also Tacoma 4WD TRD PRO) |
18 mpg | 17 / 20 | $3,450 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.00 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 | $2,857 | $14,286 |
3.5L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $2,857 | $14,286 |
2.7L 4-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,000 | $15,000 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $3,000 | $15,000 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual | $3,333 | $16,667 |
3.5L 6-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed manual · Double Cab Off-Road | $3,333 | $16,667 |
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
2019: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2019 Tacoma compares
2019 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.
| 2019 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: diesel |
23 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 |
Best: gas |
23 mpg | 23 mpg | $2,700 |
Best: gas |
22 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 |
Toyota Tacoma This page Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $2,950 |
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2019 Tacoma recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2019 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 2019 Toyota Tacoma need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2019 Toyota Tacoma version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2019 Tacoma's MPG compare with the 2018?
For 2019, 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 Nov 4, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.00, midgrade $4.61, premium $5.01, diesel $6.13 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Nov 12, 2026 and complaint file dated Nov 11, 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.