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FUEL ECONOMY-2.7 L

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by wannagoagain, Jul 19, 2015.

  1. Jul 19, 2015 at 7:43 AM
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    wannagoagain

    wannagoagain [OP] New Member

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    I own a 2007 Tundra and am considering a 2016 Tacoma with 2.7 L engine. I'm trying to get MPG for current generation Tacomas with 2.7 L engine. Can you state your overall MPG, and if you have manual or automatic, and 2WD or 4WD? Appreciate the help, thanks.
     
  2. Jul 19, 2015 at 7:52 AM
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    adamr94

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    Manual, 4WD - 19 MPG average
     
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  3. Jul 19, 2015 at 7:55 AM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Stock 2013 DCSB Prerunner, 2.7 auto.
    P245/75/16 Dunlop.
    24-24 average MPG, 28 MPG highway (high).

    Lifted 2" with P265/75/16 Cooper ATs, SnugTop XV shell.
    18-19 average MPG, high tank was 21 MPG. I haven't had a chance to drive a full tank on the highway yet.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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    Taco Pete626

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    - Undercover Flex tonneau cover - Pop N Lock tailgate lock - Weathertech DigitalFit floor liner - Sick Speed Ol' Skool white shift knob - Bench seat mod - Wiper mod - Cruise control mod
    Check out the what some people are getting here.
    I have a 95% stock regular cab, 5-speed manual, 2wd and i get 24-28 mpg.
     
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  5. Jul 19, 2015 at 10:43 AM
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    azreb

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    Manual, 4wd, AC, one size larger tires, 5w-30 oil, no lift, driving like a geezer--25+mpg. About to take a long road trip, expect better mpg.
     
  6. Jul 19, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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    Artruck

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    The big change for the 2.7 in the 2016s will be the 6 speed auto, so mpgs should get a bit better with that.

    Mine is single cab 5 lug with 245/75/16s no lift, I average 25 or so
     
  7. Jul 19, 2015 at 10:59 AM
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    kpla51

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    2006 regular cab 4x4 manual I get about 19-20 but do mostly city stop and go. My 2015 access cab 4x4 manual got about the same. My fuel light comes on at around 320 miles.
     
  8. Jul 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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    2015 manual 5-speed 2.7 4x4 AC stock - 21-22 MPG mixed driving and I just ot back from a road trip with over 23 MPG. It would have been better without idling and AC at rest stops.
     
  9. Jul 19, 2015 at 7:12 PM
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    Mobtown Offroad

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    Stock truck: 21ish average
    Truck now w/ 265/70-17 BFG Rugged Terrains: 19ish average
     
  10. Jul 19, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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    2012 Prerunner 2.7l automatic. Average ~ 20 MPG city and highway ( mostly city ).
     
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    T4RFTMFW

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    I knew I liked you.
     
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  12. Jul 19, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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    Great minds think alike!

    :)
     
  13. Jul 19, 2015 at 8:05 PM
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    Taco me elmo

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    The power gain VS the few MPG loss makes the 2.7 a second option I would imagine, if you ever haul people or cargo or plan to run larger tires and armor, the V6 should be the engine you get.

    The 2.7 is fine for a 2wd in relatively stock trim.

    coming from a 2.4 base model lowered first gen that motor and trim combo was titts for a DD but I am glad I got the 3.4 V6 with my Extra cab 4x4.
     
  14. Jul 19, 2015 at 8:06 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    Mines a lifted people hauler. NO RAGRETS.
     
  15. Jul 19, 2015 at 8:07 PM
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    Taco me elmo

    Taco me elmo Here, Eat some paint. Drink some Bleach.

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    you're also a 1 wheel drive :p
     
  16. Jul 19, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    You edited! What a DB!

    2.7AUTODCSBPRERUNNERSR5SUPERWHITELIFTEDALLTERRAINSANDASHELLFTMFW.
     
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    I have manual regular cab 2wd and get about 24 mpg mix city and highway with AC on at times. City driving with AC I get about 22 mpg. I don't know how folks are getting 28 mpg on their trucks....must be driving 50 mph or something or don't have a lot of stop and go traffic on the freeways.
     
  18. Jul 19, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    I got 28 climbing into Tahoe from Santa Rosa. So.. a good bit of elevation change and sustained high RPM for a bit.

    But it was beautiful while it lasted.
     
  19. Jul 19, 2015 at 10:48 PM
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    09 AC long bed 4x4 5spd was getting 25 mpg hwy 20 city with 5 265/75r26 bfg KO E tires, sliders, full belly skid, tool box full of recovery gear and tools etc, tow package. Burned up half a tank today after fi ish ing my 3" lift. I don't expect those numbers to change based on the half tank.
     
  20. Jul 20, 2015 at 12:19 AM
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    Carbon filter removal. Intermittent Wiper Stalk. Cruise Control. Fog Lights.
    I have the AC Taco with the 4 cylinder and 4 speed Automatic. Went from Newnan Ga to St. Luis and back. With the truck loaded with cargo, I got 24 MPG. No cargo, empty, I got 26 MPG. this is including driving over the mountains in Tenn.
    I'd would travel at 60 to 90 depending on traffic and if I was passing. On straight open roads, I'd cruise at 80 MPH. It's a good truck!
     

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