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2023 Taco gas mileage

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mike rog, Dec 31, 2023.

  1. Dec 31, 2023 at 10:19 AM
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    mike rog

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    Afternoon All
    Ive owned 3 Tundras and am looking to get a Tacoma
    Looking at a 2023 TRD OFF ROAD
    What can I expect for gas mileage ,, I know there are a lot of variables , but just on the average
    With my present 2015 Tundra I get between 18 and 22

    Thanks for your responses
    mike
     
  2. Dec 31, 2023 at 10:24 AM
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    Billybrew

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    My 2023 gets just that, between 18-22. I really have to baby it to get 22. Probably close to 20 for most daily driving.
     
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  3. Dec 31, 2023 at 10:59 AM
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    bgavin

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    Mine is new.
    When I drove it home from Fresno, it came with a full tank of gas.
    The dashboard indicator gave me 26.2 mpg at best case, on the freeway, over 175 miles in a single trip.

    I have yet to actually measure it by topping off the tank, then driving, then topping off again.
    I have no idea if the dashboard is accurate, or not.
     
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  4. Dec 31, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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    bbal

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    I drive mine mostly around town I’m not being hard on the accelerator or anything. It’s a manual and I shift around 3500. Can’t seem to get over 16 to 17 in the city. I took it on a long road trip and never got above 19 MPG at 70 mph with minimal cargo. Maybe I’m doing it wrong
     
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  5. Dec 31, 2023 at 11:05 AM
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    Gfenza89

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    Around town in the winter I get about 14.5-15mpg. Summer around 18mpg. Long trips on highway I’ve been able to get up to 27mpg
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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    bbal

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    I need to calculate it myself I’m suspicious the computer is inaccurate
     
  7. Dec 31, 2023 at 11:41 AM
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    Chew

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    if you are getting 18-22 out of a V8 Tundra and considering a Tacoma for mileage,,, you are making the wrong decision. Your truck is magical and is WAY above average.
    My Tacoma doesn't even get 18-22,, and didn't when stock.

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  8. Dec 31, 2023 at 12:06 PM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    as the saying goes

    the gas mileage of a V8, without the power
    -Toyota Tacoma
     
  9. Dec 31, 2023 at 12:10 PM
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    CT Yankee

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    My '21 TRD OR AC Auto over 2 years has AVERAGED 18.5 mpg. Best was 22.1 mpg and the worst was 15.0.
    All are based on calculated values at each fill-up.
    It depends on your driving habits, including the duration of each and every trip.
    Short miles per trip = crappy mpg. MPGs are best after having driven 5+ miles.
     
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  10. Dec 31, 2023 at 12:32 PM
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    TacoMamba35

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    My Fuelly shows me at 18.72 MPG average over about 50,000 miles. Fully mixed between city, hwy, and some occasional light towing (1250lbs).
     
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  11. Dec 31, 2023 at 12:33 PM
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    I have a ‘22 off road, manual transmission, with no fuel-impactful mods.

    8 tanks, all mixed driving (split of city and highway varied each tanks), lowest mpg 17.3, highest 20.3.

    I see 20-ish on all-highway tanks, (can easily get 22+ if I drive like an autistic snail, 18-ish if I drive 75-80 mph or greater)

    For me, truck-reported mpg averages .5 mpgs higher than actual
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2023 at 1:27 PM
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    AmateurTaco1313

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    Enough for now
    10-14 if you start modding

    cause bigger tires = better time
     
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  13. Dec 31, 2023 at 1:33 PM
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    ace_10

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    20+ mpg from a 2nd Gen Tundra?

    :boom:
     
  14. Dec 31, 2023 at 3:33 PM
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    I get around 16-16.5 in my stock 23. If I drive it like a complete douche I can eek 17.2 out of it.
     
  15. Dec 31, 2023 at 3:38 PM
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    Good to hear I thought I was driving wrong
     
  16. Dec 31, 2023 at 3:46 PM
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    Cetacean Sensation

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    Are you looking for a stick or auto Taco?

    Sticks get worse mileage, just FYI. I average 16 in town and 20 on the highway.
     
  17. Dec 31, 2023 at 4:17 PM
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    Long highway drives about 22-24mpg assuming no cargo
     
  18. Dec 31, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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    My ‘23 has a little over 1,000 miles. I have gotten just shy of 20 MPG at each of my three fill-ups so far.
     
  19. Dec 31, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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    here we go again :popcorn:
     
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  20. Dec 31, 2023 at 4:22 PM
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    mike rog

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    Hey All

    Thanks for your responses
    Much appreciated
    Thanks
    mike
     
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