The 2025 Toyota Tacoma gets 20 to 23 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Tacoma 2WD at 23 mpg.
In the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2025, the Tacoma ranks 2nd of 2 for combined mileage (21 mpg), 2nd of 2 for yearly fuel cost ($2,950 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 2nd of 2 for tailpipe CO2 (420 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 29 mpg, costs $2,325 a year and puts out 330 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 147 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Tacoma's best version, 20 other models get the same and 82 get less. The 2025 Tacoma's cheapest version costs $2,700 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 91 cost less, 10 the same and 140 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Ford Maverick | 2025 Maverick HEV AWD | 37 | $1,700 | 240 |
| 2 | 2025 Toyota TacomaThis car | 2025 Tacoma 4WD | 21 | $2,950 | 420 |
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Tacoma 2WD, 4-cyl 2.4 L: 20 mpg city, 26 highway, 23 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Tacoma version is $2,700 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The nearest rival in the Small Pickup Trucks 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Maverick costs $1,030 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Maverick costs $5,150 less to fuel than the Tacoma (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Tacoma (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Tacoma | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Maverick | 2025 Maverick HEV AWD | 37 mpg | $1,700 | 14 higher | $1,000 less a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma 2WD | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 20 | 26 | 23 | $2,700 | 394 | cheapest |
| 2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel)Hybrid | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,700 | 386 | cheapest |
| 2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (4-wheel)Hybrid | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | 4-wheel | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2,700 | 380 | cheapest |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #2 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,700 | 393 | cheapest |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #1 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Rear-wheel | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,850 | 404 | +$150 |
| 2025 Tacoma 4WD | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 424 | +$250 |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #1 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 23 | 21 | $2,950 | 433 | +$250 |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #2 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 20 | 23 | 21 | $2,950 | 420 | +$250 |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #3 | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Automatic (S8) | Part-time 4-wheel | 19 | 24 | 21 | $2,950 | 424 | +$250 |
| 2025 Tacoma 4WD MT | 4-cyl 2.4 L | Manual 6-spd | Part-time 4-wheel | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,100 | 452 | +$400 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel) (23 mpg, $2,700 a year), costs the same in fuel as the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #2 (23 mpg, $2,700 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Tacoma; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Tacoma 2WD puts out 394 grams per mile; across the 10 tested versions the figure runs from 380 to 452.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Tacoma 2WD: fuel economy score 5 (4 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (4 to 5 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Tacoma gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 mpg | none | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 21 mpg | none | 7 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 21 mpg | none | 8 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 21 mpg | none | 6 | 2 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | 10 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 10 | this page | |
| 2026 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 10 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 10 versions were tested then and 10 now; the best figure went from 24 to 23 mpg (down 1).
The 2026 model has 10 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tacoma 2WD, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (4-wheel), 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 24 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #2, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD #1, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 22 mpg | 23 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2025 Tacoma 4WD, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #1, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #2, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #3, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Tacoma 4WD MT, 4-cyl 2.4 L | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | no change |
3 2024 versions have no match in 2025.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Toyota TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 118 complaints, 5 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: TACOMA, TACOMA HYBRID.
118 complaints for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 44 | |
| Power Train | 22 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Suspension | 9 |
4 of the 118 reports say the car was in a crash, 2 mention a fire and 3 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: TACOMA, TACOMA HYBRID.
5 recalls are on file for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: TACOMA, TACOMA HYBRID.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles. The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 30, 2026.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 ...
Fix: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Tacoma and Tacoma Hybrid vehicles. The front driveshaft constant-velocity (CV) joint may deform and break.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both front driveshaft assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 11, 2026.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry ...
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles. The rear brake hoses can be damaged if mud and dirt builds up inside the rear wheels. This can result in a brake fluid leak.
Fix: Dealers will replace both rear brake hoses, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 1, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Tacoma itself is at 21 mpg.
More Toyota models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Tacoma 2WD with 23 mpg combined (20 city, 26 highway).
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma costs between $2,700 and $3,100 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Tacoma 2WD at $2,700; the dearest is the 2025 Tacoma 4WD MT at $3,100. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel): 23 mpg combined (22 city, 24 highway); 2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (4-wheel): 23 mpg combined (23 city, 24 highway); 2025 Tacoma 4WD: 21 mpg combined (19 city, 24 highway); 2025 Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD #1: 21 mpg combined (19 city, 23 highway).
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2025 Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (Part-time 4-wheel), gets 23 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2025 Tacoma 2WD, gets 23 mpg: the same figure.
The 2025 Toyota Tacoma is 2nd of 2 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Ford Maverick at 37 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 29 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Ford Maverick at 37 mpg.
The 2024 model had 10 tested versions and the 2025 model has 10. The best figure went from 24 to 23 mpg (down 1).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD: rollover 4; 2025 Toyota TACOMA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 of 5, front 3, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
118 complaints for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Structure (44 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 5 recalls for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Toyota Tacoma: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Toyota Tacoma: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.