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2008 Toyota Tundra MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 15 full-size pickups rated for 2008, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #6 of 15 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Toyota Tundra's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway198.112.4
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 2008 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Dodge Dakota Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  2. 2Mitsubishi Raider Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  3. 3GMC Sierra17 MPG $2,735
  4. 4Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup17 MPG $2,735
  5. 5Chevrolet Silverado17 MPG $2,735
  6. 6Toyota Tundra17 MPG $2,735
  7. 15Saleen S331 Family13 MPG $4,558
2008 TundraOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Tundra MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Tundra 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Tundra 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Tundra 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Tundra 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 16 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Tundra 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

2008 Toyota Tundra vs. rivals

vs GMC Sierra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Silverado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Dakota Pickup saves $152/yr vs Mitsubishi Raider Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Raider Pickup saves $152/yr vs Ford F150 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Tundra saves $171/yr vs Ford Explorer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Tundra saves $171/yr vs Nissan Titan 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Tundra saves $586/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Toyota Tundra?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Toyota Tundra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Toyota Tundra?

The 2008 Toyota Tundra's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Toyota Tundra per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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