2026 Toyota Tundra MPG & Gas Mileage Ratings
Toyota Tundra MPG at a Glance
The Tundra has an EPA-estimated 18/23/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined) with its standard 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged
V-6 engine and 2WD, or 17/22/19 MPG (City/Highway/Combined) with 4WD.1 If you opt for the 3.4-liter
twin-turbocharged V-6 hybrid engine instead, you'll reach 20/24/22 MPG with 2WD, 19/22/20 MPG with 4WD, or 18/20/19
MPG with the TRD Pro off-roading trim.1 Generally, the hybrid engines are the most fuel efficient, but
the TRD Pro actually has the lowest fuel economy rating of the lineup for 2026.
2026 Toyota Tundra MPG: What You Need to Know
The Toyota Tundra MPG is supported by a pair of engines. To start, we'll focus on the standard powertrain: the
3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-6. This comes in two tunings: for the standard SR, it's a 358-horsepower engine that
makes 406 pound-feet of torque. Any other gas trim of the new Toyota Tundra for sale instead produces 389 horsepower and
479 pound-feet of torque.
Notably, most trim levels have access to 2WD, giving many of them the highest gas MPG of the Tundra.
2026 Toyota Tundra MPG By Trim
Toyota Tundra Fuel Efficiency Over the Years
Keeping our focus on the gas lineup, the Toyota Tundra became the fuel-efficient full-size pickup it's now known for
starting with the 2022 model year, where it adopted the 3.4-liter V-6. Before then, pickups like the 2021 Tundra
utilized a 5.7-liter V-8: extraordinarily powerful and notably consistent, but it did not prioritize fuel
economy like the current 3.4-liter V-6.
Toyota Tundra MPG By Year
Toyota Tundra Hybrid Gas Mileage, Explored
Of course, the Tundra has been more than a gas-only full-size pickup truck. Since 2022, the Tundra has offered a
hybrid version of the 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 for select trim levels – in 2026, this is the powertrain of
five trims. This is how the 2026 Toyota Tundra hybrid MPG looks:
- Limited i-FORCE MAX: 20/24/22 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1
- Platinum i-FORCE MAX: 19/22/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1
- 1794 Edition i-FORCE MAX: 19/22/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1
- TRD Pro: 18/20/19 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1
- Capstone: 19/22/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)1
What Effects Toyota Tundra Fuel Economy?
The Toyota Tundra implements hundreds of small measures to improve fuel economy, from its aerodynamic design to
its energized engine.
- Stop and Start Engine System: When the car stops, the engine will briefly halt to reduce fuel
expenditure. It automatically restarts when you step on the gas, so you're only spending fuel when the vehicle
is actively moving.
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission: Smoothly transition between gears with the 10-speed automatic
transmission; this is standard on all trim levels.
- Part-Time 4-Wheel Drive: If you select a 4WD model, your vehicle will automatically swap between 2WD
and 4WD depending on your drive mode and driving situation.
- Driving Modes: Switch between Eco, Normal, Sport, and alternative driving modes, depending on your
situation.
Some factors can still negatively impact your fuel economy. Here are a few standout ones:
- Towing/Payload: If you tow or haul significant weight, your engine will be working harder to move you
along.
- Tire Pressure: Lower tire pressure can increase the number of rotations your wheels have to do to go
the same distance, burning more fuel.
- Electricity Usage: Using a lot of in-vehicle technology, such as air conditioning, can lower fuel
economy.
- Air Friction: Keeping your window open at high speeds or add-ons that go against the aerodynamic curve
of your truck can reduce your MPG.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much MPG does the Toyota Tundra get?
With its standard gas engine, the Tundra achieves an EPA-estimated 18/23/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1
With 4WD, it drops to 17/22/19 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 Hybrid Tundra models get slightly more, with
the Limited i-FORCE MAX reaching 20/24/22 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1
Which Toyota Tundra model is the most fuel-efficient?
The most fuel-efficient Toyota Tundra models are the modern hybrid engines, with models like the 2026 Tundra Limited
i-FORCE MAX achieving an EPA-estimated 20/24/22 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 Considering the lineup has
never made a pickup with a diesel engine, the hybrid options have the best MPG ratings overall.
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