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2009 Toyota Tundra MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2008 model. Among 13 full-size pickups rated for 2009, it ranks 11th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 15 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #11 of 13 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Toyota Tundra's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 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
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2009 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1GMC Sierra Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  2. 2Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid21 MPG $2,214
  3. 3Dodge Dakota Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  4. 4Mitsubishi Raider Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  5. 5Ford F15017 MPG $2,735
  6. 11Toyota Tundra16 MPG $2,906
  7. 13Nissan Titan15 MPG $3,100
2009 TundraOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Tundra MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Tundra 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
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		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 17 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
555 g/mi

2009 Toyota Tundra vs. rivals

vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford F150 17 MPG · $2,735/yr F150 saves $171/yr vs GMC Sierra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Sierra saves $171/yr vs Ford Explorer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Explorer saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Silverado 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Silverado saves $171/yr vs Honda Ridgeline 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Ridgeline saves $171/yr vs Nissan Titan 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Tundra saves $194/yr vs Hummer H3T 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Toyota Tundra?

Up to 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 Toyota Tundra use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Toyota Tundra?

The 2009 Toyota Tundra's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 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 2009 Toyota Tundra per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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