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Toyota Tacoma Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 6 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 3 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 4 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2008 2008 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed 236-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD 47
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With the 207 kilowatts 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive, the 2008 Toyota Tacoma has been averaging 47 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2008 Toyota Tacomas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 kilometers per hour (about 50 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (20 percent), in heavy traffic (10 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2008 Toyota Tacoma in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on most or all of the time.
2008 2008 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-hp 4.0L V6 6-sp manual 4WD, part-time w/low range 50.57
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2008 2008 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 236-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp automatic RWD 46
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2008 2008 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed 159-hp 2.7L I4 5-sp manual RWD 62.28
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2008 2008 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed 159-hp 2.7L I4 5-sp manual 4WD, part-time w/low range 46.81
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2008 Toyota Tacoma

2008 Toyota Tacoma Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Even with the V6, the fuel economy hovers around 22MPG with mixed city/highway driving. A lot cheaper to refuel than a full size. see full Toyota Tacoma review
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. see full Toyota Tacoma review
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
2008 Toyota Tacoma Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 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. 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
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
 

2008 Toyota Tacoma Gas Mileage (km/L)

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 km/L based on how and where you drive a car.