2003 Toyota Tacoma fuel economy
The EPA lists 9 versions of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 22 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 20 city / 25 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 16 to 22 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 20 and 25 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,050 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma 2WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Tacoma 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Tacoma 2WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Tacoma 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Tacoma 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 2.7L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 19 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Tacoma 4WD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.7L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3,950 |
| Tacoma 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Tacoma 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.4L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
| Tacoma 4WD Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.4L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,050 per year in fuel, versus $4,200 for the least efficient.