--- title: "Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity and Specs" description: "How the Toyota Tacoma specs specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 18.2 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the Toyota Tacoma, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Toyota Tacoma Towing Capacity and Key Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Toyota Tacoma specs specification changed by year? | Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2024-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024-2025/specs) | 6,500 lbs | 18.2 gal | 4,265 lbs | 20-21 city / 24-26 hwy (gas 2WD); 19-20/23-24 (gas 4WD auto); 18/23 (4WD manual); 22-23/24 (i-FORCE MAX 4WD). Towing: 6,500 lb max (gas SR5/PreRunner XtraCab), 6,000 lb i-FORCE MAX, 3,500 lb SR. Payload up to ~1,710 lb. Curb weight 4,265 lb (SR) to ~5,300 lb (loaded hybrid). | | [2016-2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/specs) | 6,800 lbs | 21.1 gal | 4,425 lbs | 20 city / 23 hwy (2.7L 2WD auto); 19/22 (2.7L 4WD); 19/24 (3.5L 2WD auto); 18/22 (3.5L 4WD auto); 17/21 (3.5L 4WD manual). Towing: 3,500 lb I4; 6,800 lb V6 2WD with Tow Package (6,400-6,500 lb 4x4). | | [2012-2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/specs) | 6,500 lbs | 21.1 gal | 3,785 lbs | 21 city / 25 hwy (2.7L 2WD manual); 19/24 (2.7L 2WD auto); 18/21 (2.7L 4WD); 17/21 (4.0L 2WD auto); 16/21 (4.0L 4WD auto). Towing: 3,500 lb I4; up to 6,500 lb V6 2WD with Tow Package (6,400 lb most 4x4 configs). | ## Full specifications by generation The specs on a Toyota Tacoma is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2024-2025 Toyota Tacoma Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024-2025/specs) - [2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016-2023/specs) - [2012-2015 Toyota Tacoma Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012-2015/specs) ## Toyota Tacoma specs: common questions ### How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow? Up to 6,500 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs. ### How big is the fuel tank on a Toyota Tacoma? 18.2 gallons. ### What does a Toyota Tacoma weigh? About 4,265 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a Toyota Tacoma get? 20-21 city / 24-26 hwy (gas 2WD); 19-20/23-24 (gas 4WD auto); 18/23 (4WD manual); 22-23/24 (i-FORCE MAX 4WD). Towing: 6,500 lb max (gas SR5/PreRunner XtraCab), 6,000 lb i-FORCE MAX, 3,500 lb SR. Payload up to ~1,710 lb. Curb weight 4,265 lb (SR) to ~5,300 lb (loaded hybrid). on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Toyota USA Newsroom, 2024 Tacoma reveal (powertrains, towing, payload)](https://pressroom.toyota.com/2024-toyota-tacoma-is-the-ultimate-adventure-machine/) - [Toyota USA Newsroom, 2024 Tacoma i-FORCE MAX](https://pressroom.toyota.com/legendary-performance-modern-power-2024-toyota-tacoma-with-i-force-max/) - [2024 Tacoma owner's-manual fluid specs writeup (autoevolution)](https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2024-toyota-tacoma-24l-i4-uses-0w-20-engine-oil-8-speed-auto-takes-ws-transmission-fluid-226181.html) - [AMSOIL product lookup, 2024 Tacoma T24A-FTS capacities](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2024/toyota/tacoma/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-t24a-fts-a-turbo/) - [CarComplaints, T-SB-0076-24 Tacoma transmission TSB coverage](https://m.carcomplaints.com/news/2024/toyota-tacoma-transmission-problems-t-sb-0076-24.shtml) - [NHTSA recall lookup, 2024-2025 Tacoma (25V-058, 25V-595, 25V-656, 26V-514)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Wheel-Size.com, 2024 Tacoma OE fitments](https://www.wheel-size.com/size/toyota/tacoma/2024/) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2024 Tacoma EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2024_Toyota_Tacoma.shtml) - [4GTaco, owner's-manual 12V battery spec and lug torque threads](https://4gtaco.com/threads/2024-4th-gen-tacoma-12v-battery-maintenance.1383/) ## Find your exact Tacoma - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/2012) More Toyota Tacoma guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/tacoma/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.