We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Tacoma MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
14 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
31 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2006 2006 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD 14
See all data
With the 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2006 Toyota Tacoma has been averaging 14 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Toyota Tacomas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 80 miles per hour (about 90 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (5 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2006 Toyota Tacoma in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
2006 2006 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 278-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 18.92
See all data
2006 2006 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD 18.4
See all data
2006 2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-hp 4.0L V6 6-sp manual 4WD, part-time w/low range 18
See all data
2006 2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 278-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 22
See all data
2006 2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-hp 4.0L V6 6-sp manual RWD 17
See all data
Looking for a warranty? Get a quote.
2006 2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-hp 2.7L I4 5-sp manual 4WD, part-time w/low range 21
See all data
2006 2006 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-hp 2.7L I4 4-sp automatic RWD 24.2
See all data
2006 2006 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-hp 2.7L I4 5-sp manual RWD 23.77
See all data

Return to top

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2006 Toyota Tacoma

2006 Toyota Tacoma Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
The 4 cyl specifically for a truck is great. According to my computerized Scanguage I am getting a consistent 21-25 mpg per tank with all around driving and commuting. 21 gallong tank. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2007 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
5-speed manual RWD
Fuel economy was close to the best for the class. I get around 27/mpg at highway speeds. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
At the time of purchase, it had the best gas mileage of all the small trucks I looked at. (Ford, Chevy, Mazda, GMC) see full Toyota Tacoma review
2005 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
I get 21mpg in the warm months and only 18mpg in the winter. I use the 4wd a lot when roads are snowy or slippery. I had hoped for better gas mileage and find it ridiculous that there aren't better truck engines available from any of the manufacturers. A turbo-diesel four-cylinder would be much more practical in the Tacoma. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2006 Toyota Tacoma Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-horsepower 2.7L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
23 mpg on the highway at 55 mph. This is vs. the 1993 toyata truck which regularly got 30+ mpg. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Its terrible. see full Toyota Tacoma review
2007 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
close to 16-17 in town, which is on par with a fullsize v8 see full Toyota Tacoma review
2005 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
I expected better fuel economy for a small truck. But none of the trucks get good economy. The manufacturers need to get with the program on truck fuel economy. see full Toyota Tacoma review
 

2006 Toyota Tacoma Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Toyota Tacoma's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.