Toyota Tundra MPG fuel economy - 2021 Toyota Tundra gas mileage in mpg

In this post, we will discuss 2021 Toyota Tundra fuel economy or gas mileage (in mpg) with its specifications and features. A full size pickup truck, Toyota Tundra 2021 launches fresh six new trims: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and 1794 Edition. First launched on 2000, Tundra has increased its credibility with outstanding drivetrain engines for off-roading in this two-decades-long production on the market. The pickup truck comes with the EPA fuel economy rating of 13/17 mpg for city/highway for all variants with same base engine. All models come with Rear Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive option which alters the combined city/highway MPG with 15 and 14 MPG for respective drive Train mode; except for TRD Pro model, which comes with only 4WD drive train with combined of 14 miles per gallon.

Toyota Tundra MPG

Toyota Tundra faces competition with likes of Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 in Pickup Truck Category. Toyota produces its own Toyota Tacoma but in compact mid-size pickup truck to capture overall market for users fancying different taste from different users. Tacoma has gas mileage of 17 MPG in city and 24 MPG in highway but with regular unleaded I-4 engine. Both Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 has respective fuel economy rating of 15/26 MPG and 10/33 MPG for city/highway. They come with 3 seat regular Cab Style side body, unleaded V-6, RWD engine which comes short with Tundra’s 5-6 seat Double Cab, Regular Unleaded V-8 engine with 4WD option drivetrain. Same is the case for Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with MPG of 14 city and 23 Highway but with 3 seat regular Cab style with Gas V6 RWD engine.

Toyota Tundra

Toyota Tundra is 2021’s IntelliChoice Best Overall Value Winner in Full Size Pickup Truck Category. Kelley Blue Bookwho awarded Toyota with the Best Truck Brand for 2020, also awards Tundra with Best Resale Value Full Size Pickup Truck in 2020 and 5-Year Cost-to-Own Award in 2019. It earned MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year award in 2008 but it has not improved with its age, as newer trucks came with advance technology and features. Tundra is definitely among the pickup truck alternatives but newer trucks simply offer more and we have to wait what Tundra next generation could develop.

The Tundra starts at $34,155.00 MRSP in USA for SR 4×2 Double Cab model with an option for 4×4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in WB for $37,405.00 as of April 2021. Tundra SR5 model has option to choose RWD or 4WD in Regular Cab, Double Cab and CrewMAx with a range from $35,715.00 to $41,370.00 with options. The Tundra Platinum and 1794 Edition both are available at $49,245.00 and $52,295.00 which is bargain compared with many rivals’ top trim prices. The fan-favorite TRD Pro model, off-road ready with front shocks and Fox rear shocks some with only standard 4WD for $49,125.00 and Sunroof CrewMax for $53,400.00.

Specifications of Toyota Tundra

2021 Tundra comes in six trim levels, with optional new Trail Edition and Nightshade Special Edition packages on certain trims. A powerful 5.7 liter V-8 with 381 Horsepower and 401 foot-pound torque and six-speed automatic transmission engine is inbuilt in all variants. TRD Pro comes with only 4WD and rest has both 4WD and RWD option. This Truck is available in double-cab, crew-cab and larger CrewMax configurations with three available bed lengths.

Towing capacity ranges from 9,800 pounds to 10,200 pounds and Maximum payload capacity is 1,730 pound in RWD model. 4WD drive Tundra can haul at least 1,630 pounds. The Tundra’s cabin is spacious, and higher-end trims are well appointed, lengthens 19’1” ft. to 20’8” ft., height up to 6 feet 5 inches and curb weighing up 5,670 pounds. A standard infotainment touchscreen of 7.0 inches with Bluetooth and built in navigation is available depending on trim. Beds are 22.2 inches deep with standard length of 66.7 inches up to 97.6 inches in long bed.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy or Gas mileage of 2021 Toyota Tundra Variants
Trims	Variants	Towing Capacity	Payload Capacity	Combined (MPG)	City (MPG)	Highway (MPG)
SR	4×2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,200	1,730	15	13	17
	4×2 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	10,100	1,700	15	13	17
	4×4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,900	1,630	14	13	17
	4×4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	9,800	1,600	14	13	17
SR5	4×2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,200	1,730	15	13	17
	4×2 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	10,100	1,700	15	13	17
	4×2 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,100	1,660	15	13	17
	4×4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,900	1,630	14	13	17
	4×4 Double Cab Long Bed 8 ft. box 164.6 in. WB	9,800	1,600	14	13	17
	4×4 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,800	1,560	14	13	17
LIMITED	4×2 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	10,100	1,660	15	13	17
	4×2 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,400	1,620	15	13	17
	4×4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,100	1,570	14	13	17
	4×4 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	8,800	1,520	14	13	17
TRD Pro	4×4 Double Cab 6.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,900	1,630	14	13	17
TRD Pro	4×4 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,200	1,560	14	13	17
Platinum	4×2 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,400	1,620	15	13	17
Platinum	4×4 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	8,800	1,530	14	13	17
1794	4×2 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	9,400	1,620	15	13	17
1794	4×4 CrewMax 5.6 ft. box 145.7 in. WB	8,800	1,530	14	13	17

*WB – Wheel base

Specifications

Spec Items	Details
Vehicle Type	Front Engine, 4-door Pickup Truck
Body Style	Regular Cab, Double Cab and CrewMAx
Engine	DOHC 32 Valve V-8 cylinder
Base Engine Size	5.7 liter
Transmission	6-speed Automatic W/od and Auto-Manual
Drive Type	RWD and 4WD
Power	381 HP @ 5600 rpm
Torque	401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	26.4 gal in SR/SR5 model 38.0 gal in Limited/TRD Pro/Platinum/1794
Fuel Type	Regular Gas
Cam Type	Double overhead Cam (dohc)
Total Seating	6 in SR/SR5 5 in Limited/TRD Pro/Platinum/1794 Edition
Turning Cycle	44.0 ft
Curb Weight	5640 lbs.
Gross Weight	7200 lbs.
Valve Timing	Variable
Front and Rear head Airbags	Available
Stability Control	Available
4-Wheel ABS	Available
Warranty	3 yr./ 36000 mi. Basic 5 yr./ 60000 mi. Drivetrain

2021 Toyota Tundra is powerful, reliable, stylish and spacious but its decade year old design comes short with its rivals in full-size pickup truck category. Toyota Tundra is second-slowest pickup trucks as of April 2021. With comparatively poorer fuel economy, towing capacity, ride quality and seats and safety score, Tundra must come with new innovation in next generation series.

This review on Toyota Tundra mpg, fuel economy or gas mileage along with specifications and features was submitted by Pranit M. on June 2021.