1996 · Full-Size Pickup · Gas

1996 Toyota Tacoma MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Toyota Tacoma is a full-size pickup offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1995 model. Among 17 full-size pickups rated for 1996, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1996 #1 of 17 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1996 Toyota Tacoma's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	26	11.1	9.0
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 1996 Full-Size Pickups

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1Toyota Tacoma22 MPG $2,114
2Ford Ranger21 MPG $2,214
3Mazda B Pickup21 MPG $2,214
4Dodge Dakota Pickup20 MPG $2,325
5Toyota Truck/T10020 MPG $2,325
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17Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel15 MPG $3,700

1996 TacomaOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Tacoma MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Tacoma 2WD	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
RWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tacoma 2WD	Gas	19 MPG	23 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tacoma 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Tacoma 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tacoma 4WD	Gas	16 MPG	19 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Tacoma 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tacoma 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual Tacoma 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.4L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 404 g/mi

1996 Toyota Tacoma vs. rivals

vs Ford Ranger 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Tacoma saves $101/yr vs Mazda B Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Tacoma saves $101/yr vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Tacoma saves $211/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Tacoma saves $470/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Tacoma saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Tacoma saves $793/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Toyota Tacoma?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 16 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Toyota Tacoma use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Toyota Tacoma?