Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2024 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2024) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2024). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Pickup Trucks 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #4 of 6 (40th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #3 of 3 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| 2026 | 2 | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | #4 of 4 (0th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner placed highest in 2025 at #3 of 3, and lowest in 2024 at #4 of 6. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; 3-mode(Sport/Normal/Eco), w/SS, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403 | 4/10 |
| 2026 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; 2-mode(Power/Normal) TM, w/SS, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 393 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | 3-mode(Sport/Normal/Eco); with Stop-Start, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 404 | 5/10 |
| 2025 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 393 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | 3-mode Trans (Spt/Normal/Eco), turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 405 | 5/10 |
| 2024 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 393 | 5/10 |
What Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner burns 500 to 523 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,500 | $1,568 | $68 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,830 | $80 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,091 | $91 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $2,700 to $2,850 a year in fuel, or $3,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Pickup Trucks 2WD
Across the 27 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, the median best combined rating is 23 mpg. At 23 mpg the Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner is exactly at the median.
- All Small Pickup Trucks 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.