Even with the V6, the fuel economy hovers around 22MPG with mixed city/highway driving. A lot cheaper to refuel than a full size.
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2008
4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
I thought the fuel economy, for a truck, was excellent. It gets 5mpg better than a Honda Ridgeline.
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2009 Toyota Tacoma Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
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2010
4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
The one I test drove was a 4 wheel drive with a V6 and its gas mileage was worse than my 4 cylinder 2WD.
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2009 Toyota Tacoma Gas Mileage (MPG)
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5-speed automatic RWD
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range