2026 Tundra MPG by grade

From toyota.com's 2026 Tundra specifications page (mpg/other and mechanical/performance), read October 29, 2026. Cab and bed choices on the same grade, powertrain and drive carry the same rating there. Actual mileage will vary.

The EPA records behind the numbers

Miles per gallon. From fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and Department of Energy) records for the 2026 Toyota Tundra, all 3.4L turbocharged V6 with a 10-speed automatic, read October 29, 2026. The EPA groups versions under its own labels rather than by Toyota grade names. Its "TRD Perf" listings carry the same mpg ratings as the matching standard listings but name premium gasoline as the fuel.

Two powertrains, two drive systems

Every 2026 Tundra uses a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Toyota.com lists the i-FORCE V6 at 358 hp and 406 lb-ft on the SR, and 389 hp and 479 lb-ft on the SR5, Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition.

The i-FORCE MAX adds a parallel hybrid system: toyota.com lists an electric motor of 48 hp and 184 lb-ft, a 288-volt nickel-metal hydride battery of 1.87 kWh, and combined output of 437 hp and 583 lb-ft. It is the only powertrain toyota.com lists for the TRD Pro and Capstone, and an option on the Limited, Platinum and 1794 Edition.

Toyota.com lists 4x2 versions with rear-wheel drive and an automatic limited-slip differential, and 4x4 versions with 4WDemand part-time four-wheel drive and an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case.

In toyota.com's ratings, the i-FORCE MAX adds 2 mpg combined on the Limited 4x2 (22 versus 20) and 1 mpg combined on the 4x4 grades that offer both (20 versus 19). The TRD Pro, at 19 combined, is the lowest-rated i-FORCE MAX version.

How far can a Tundra go on a tank?

Toyota.com lists a 32.2-gallon fuel tank as standard on the 2026 Tundra, with one SR 4x4 configuration listed at 32.5 gallons. Multiplied by the combined ratings, a 32.2-gallon tank gives a rough range of about 708 miles at 22 mpg (32.2 x 22), about 644 miles at 20 mpg and about 612 miles at 19 mpg.

That is our arithmetic from the published ratings, not a range figure from Toyota or the EPA. Towing, payload, speed, temperature and terrain all change real-world range.

Why your Tundra's MPG drops in winter

Fueleconomy.gov says conventional gasoline vehicles can expect a 10% to 20% fuel economy loss in city driving and 15% to 33% on short trips in cold weather, and hybrids typically 20% to 40% in city driving and 25% to 45% on short trips. Its reasons:

From fueleconomy.gov's Fuel Economy in Cold Weather page, read October 29, 2026.

Getting closer to the rated numbers

Fueleconomy.gov's cold-weather advice: park in a warmer place such as a garage, combine trips so you drive less often with a cold engine, keep warm-up idling short (it notes most manufacturers recommend driving off gently after about 30 seconds), use seat warmers and defrosters only as needed, check tire pressure regularly, use the oil your manufacturer recommends for cold weather, and remove roof racks when you are not using them.

Year-round, it says aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) can lower gas mileage by roughly 15% to 30% at highway speeds and 10% to 40% in stop-and-go traffic, that mileage usually decreases rapidly above 50 mph, and that an extra 100 pounds in a vehicle could reduce mpg by about 1%, with smaller vehicles affected more than larger ones.

Elgin Toyota hours

From Elgin Toyota's website, October 29, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.