2013 Honda Accord V6 Touring: Driven
The Honda Accord is now in its ninth generation, and as we reported in our First Drive of the 2013... Read More
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21 mpg city, 25 highway (2WD four-cyl manual); 19/25 (2WD four-cyl automatic); 15/19 (2WD V-6 manual); 17/21 (2WD V-6 auto);18/20 (4WD four-cyl manual); 18/21 (4WD four-cyl auto); 14/18 (4WD V-6 manual); 16/20 (4WD V-6 auto)
our Extended-Use automatic-transmission 4WD Double Cab averaged 16.6 mpg over 3,686 miles
GREEN | 6 out of 10
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21 mpg city, 25 highway (2WD four-cyl manual); 19/25 (2WD four-cyl automatic); 15/19 (2WD V-6 manual); 17/21 (2WD V-6 auto);18/20 (4WD four-cyl manual); 18/21 (4WD four-cyl auto); 14/18 (4WD V-6 manual); 16/20 (4WD V-6 auto)
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our Extended-Use automatic-transmission 4WD Double Cab averaged 16.6 mpg over 3,686 miles
Consumer Guide
In four-cylinder form, the Tacoma gets better mileage than GM's full-size hybrids—the Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid and GMC Sierra Hybrid—but not quite the numbers of the Ford Ranger.
Conclusion
Most V-6 versions of the 2011 Toyota Tacoma are pretty thirsty, but this compact truck can be a relatively green choice in four-cylinder form.
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