Does the 2026 Toyota Tacoma need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD.
- All 42 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $313 more a year.
- 21% of 14 trucks (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| XtraCab SR 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SR Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SR Double Cab RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 to 23 | N/A | N/A |
| 4WD SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| XtraCab SR5 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| 4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| 4WD SR Double Cab 5' Bed MT | 2.4L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| SR5 Double Cab RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 to 23 | N/A | N/A |
| SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| TRD PreRunner XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| XtraCab TRD PreRunner 2WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 4WD SR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 to 23 | N/A | N/A |
| 4WD SR5 Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed AT RWD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| 4WD SR5 Double Cab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed MT | 2.4L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed MT | 2.4L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 4WD TRD Sport Double Cab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| 4WD TRD Off Road Double Cab 6' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| I Force Max Double Cab TRD Sport | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 20 to 23 | N/A | N/A |
| I Force Max Double Cab TRD Off-Road | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 20 to 23 | N/A | N/A |
| 4WD Limited Double Cab 5' Bed AT | 2.4L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Double Cab Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| I Force Max Double Cab Limited | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 20 to 23 | N/A | N/A |
| I Force Max Double Cab Trailhunter | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 20 to 23 | N/A | N/A |
| I Force Max Double Cab TRD Pro | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 20 to 23 | N/A | N/A |
| Double Cab SR 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Double Cab SR5 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab Limited 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab Trailhunter 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab TRD Off-Road 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab TRD Pro 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| i-FORCE MAX Double Cab TRD Sport 4WD | 2.4L 4cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | SR Double Cab RWD | Regular |
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | King Cab 4x2 S | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | 2WD Crew Cab WT | Premium |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | SuperCrew Raptor 4WD | Premium |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline | Sport AWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
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