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2003 Toyota Tacoma Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

Pickup 17 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 2002 2004 →

Fuel tank capacity

15.8–18.5gal · 60–70 L

The 2003 Toyota Tacoma has a fuel tank capacity of 15.8 to 18.5 gallons (60–70 liters), depending on the trim. The most common size is 18.5 gallons, used on 12 trims.

A full tank is good for roughly 333–395 highway miles or 269–316 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

18.5 gal · Smaller than 61% of 2003 models we list.

Highway range
333–395 mi
City range
269–316 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
16–22 MPG
EPA size class
Standard Pickup Trucks

2003 Toyota Tacoma fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
Cab
Engine

All 17 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB 2.4L 4cyl 4A · RWD MPG 19 / 23Range 300 / 363 mi 2.4L 4cyl 4A RWD 15.8 gal60 L 19 / 23 300 / 363 mi
2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB 2.4L 4cyl 5M · RWD MPG 20 / 25Range 316 / 395 mi 2.4L 4cyl 5M RWD 15.8 gal60 L 20 / 25 316 / 395 mi
2dr Xtracab Rwd SB 2.4L 4cyl 4A · RWD MPG 19 / 23Range 300 / 363 mi 2.4L 4cyl 4A RWD 15.8 gal60 L 19 / 23 300 / 363 mi
2dr Xtracab Rwd SB 2.4L 4cyl 5M · RWD MPG 20 / 25Range 316 / 395 mi 2.4L 4cyl 5M RWD 15.8 gal60 L 20 / 25 316 / 395 mi
2dr Xtracab S-Runner V6 Rwd SB 3.4L 6cyl 5M · RWD MPG 17 / 22Range 269 / 348 mi 3.4L 6cyl 5M RWD 15.8 gal60 L 17 / 22 269 / 348 mi
2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB 2.7L 4cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 16 / 20Range 296 / 370 mi 2.7L 4cyl 4A 4WD 18.5 gal70 L 16 / 20 296 / 370 mi
2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB 2.7L 4cyl 5M · 4WD MPG 16 / 20Range 296 / 370 mi 2.7L 4cyl 5M 4WD 18.5 gal70 L 16 / 20 296 / 370 mi
2dr Regular Cab PreRunner Rwd SB 2.7L 4cyl 4A · RWD MPG 17 / 20Range 315 / 370 mi 2.7L 4cyl 4A RWD 18.5 gal70 L 17 / 20 315 / 370 mi
2dr Xtracab 4WD SB 2.7L 4cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 16 / 20Range 296 / 370 mi 2.7L 4cyl 4A 4WD 18.5 gal70 L 16 / 20 296 / 370 mi
2dr Xtracab 4WD SB 2.7L 4cyl 5M · 4WD MPG 16 / 20Range 296 / 370 mi 2.7L 4cyl 5M 4WD 18.5 gal70 L 16 / 20 296 / 370 mi
2dr Xtracab PreRunner Rwd SB 2.7L 4cyl 4A · RWD MPG 17 / 20Range 315 / 370 mi 2.7L 4cyl 4A RWD 18.5 gal70 L 17 / 20 315 / 370 mi
2dr Xtracab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB 3.4L 6cyl 4A · RWD MPG 15 / 19Range 278 / 352 mi 3.4L 6cyl 4A RWD 18.5 gal70 L 15 / 19 278 / 352 mi
2dr Xtracab V6 4WD SB 3.4L 6cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 15 / 18Range 278 / 333 mi 3.4L 6cyl 4A 4WD 18.5 gal70 L 15 / 18 278 / 333 mi
2dr Xtracab V6 4WD SB 3.4L 6cyl 5M · 4WD MPG 15 / 18Range 278 / 333 mi 3.4L 6cyl 5M 4WD 18.5 gal70 L 15 / 18 278 / 333 mi
4dr Double Cab PreRunner Rwd SB 2.7L 4cyl 4A · RWD MPG 17 / 20Range 315 / 370 mi 2.7L 4cyl 4A RWD 18.5 gal70 L 17 / 20 315 / 370 mi
4dr Double Cab PreRunner V6 Rwd SB 3.4L 6cyl 4A · RWD MPG 15 / 19Range 278 / 352 mi 3.4L 6cyl 4A RWD 18.5 gal70 L 15 / 19 278 / 352 mi
4dr Double Cab V6 4WD SB 3.4L 6cyl 4A · 4WD MPG 15 / 18Range 278 / 333 mi 3.4L 6cyl 4A 4WD 18.5 gal70 L 15 / 18 278 / 333 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2003 Toyota Tacoma goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 17 MPG, a full 18.5-gallon tank covers about 315 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full18.5370296
3/413.9278222
1/29.3185148
1/44.69374
1/82.34637

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 882 gallons, roughly 48 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 20.2 MPG in the Tacoma (28 drivers), about 374 miles on a full 18.5-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
16–22 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
404–555 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2003 Toyota Tacoma

$78.99 to fill the 18.5-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
15.8 galRegular$4.27$67.47$50.60
18.5 galRegular$4.27$78.99$59.25

By region, 18.5-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$74.37
Midwest$4.27$78.99
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$68.45
Rocky Mountain$4.46$82.51
West Coast$5.42$100.27
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$108.96

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 15.8-gallon tank$67.47
  • 18.5-gallon tank$78.99
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,768

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Tacoma tank size in other years

The 2003 Tacoma uses the same 15.8–18.5 gal tank sizes as every Tacoma since 2001.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2008 Tacoma 21.0 gal 525 mi
2007 Tacoma 21.0 gal 546 mi
2006 Tacoma 21.0 gal 525 mi
2005 Tacoma 21.0 gal 525 mi
2004 Tacoma 15.8–18.5 gal 395 mi
2003 Tacoma 15.8–18.5 gal 395 mi
2002 Tacoma 15.8–18.5 gal 395 mi
2001 Tacoma 15.8–18.5 gal 370 mi
2000 Tacoma 15.1–18.0 gal 362 mi
1999 Tacoma 18.0 gal 378 mi
1998 Tacoma 15.1–18.0 gal 396 mi
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2003 Toyota Tacoma vs similar 2003 pickups

At 18.5 gallons, the Tacoma's largest tank ranks third of the six 2003 pickups compared here. The Ford Ranger carries the most (20.0 gal) and the Subaru Baja the least (16.9 gal).

2003 modelTankLongest highway range
Ford Ranger 16.5–20.0 gal 520 mi
Mazda Truck 16.5–19.5 gal 429 mi
Toyota Tacoma 15.8–18.5 gal 395 mi
Chevrolet S-10 18.0 gal 450 mi
GMC Sonoma 18.0 gal 450 mi
Subaru Baja 16.9 gal 406 mi

Other 2003 pickups of a similar size, one model per brand.

2003 Toyota Tacoma fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma, out of 3 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Delivery · Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 19, 2003 · NHTSA 03V189000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc. · 123,360 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks, during side impact ncap test (I.e. Lincap test), a flange at the rear end of the double cab body deformed and interfered with the fuel inlet hose that connects the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank, resulting in damage to the fuel inlet hose.

Risk and remedy

Risk: This damage could result in fuel leakage, which could result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source.

Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel hose protector on the body flange. Owner notification began june 3, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2003 Toyota Tacoma?

The 2003 Toyota Tacoma holds between 15.8 and 18.5 gallons, depending on the trim. 18.5 gallons is the usual size; the smaller 15.8-gallon tank is on the 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB.

How many gallons and liters does the 2003 Toyota Tacoma gas tank hold?

The 2003 Toyota Tacoma tank holds 60–70 liters, or 15.8–18.5 gallons in US gallons.

Which 2003 Toyota Tacoma has the biggest gas tank?

The 18.5-gallon tank is on the 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB, 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB, 2dr Regular Cab PreRunner Rwd SB and 9 other trims. The smallest tank, 15.8 gallons, is on the 2dr Regular Cab Rwd SB.

Does 4WD change the 2003 Toyota Tacoma gas tank?

Yes. RWD: 15.8–18.5 gal; 4WD: 18.5 gal.

How far can a 2003 Toyota Tacoma go on a full tank?

About 333–395 miles on the highway and 269–316 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2003 Toyota Tacoma go on a quarter tank?

About 93 highway miles or 74 in town from the 18.5-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.6 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2003 Toyota Tacoma really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 20.2 MPG in the 2003 Toyota Tacoma (28 drivers), which works out to about 374 miles on a full 18.5-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2003 Toyota Tacoma take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2003 Toyota Tacoma?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 18.5-gallon tank from empty costs $78.99. It ranges from $68.45 in the Gulf Coast to $108.96 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2003 Toyota Tacoma?

About 115 pounds for the 18.5-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2003 Toyota Tacoma have a bigger gas tank than the Ford Ranger?

No. The 2003 Ford Ranger holds up to 20.0 gallons; the 2003 Toyota Tacoma holds up to 18.5.

Has the 2003 Toyota Tacoma had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma: 03V189000 (delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Toyota fuel system recalls).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

Other 2003 Toyota models

4Runner23.0 gallons Avalon18.5 gallons Camry18.5 gallons Camry Solara18.5 gallons Celica14.5 gallons Corolla13.2 gallons ECHO11.9 gallons Highlander19.8 gallons Land Cruiser25.4 gallons Matrix11.9–13.2 gallons MR2 Spyder12.7 gallons Prius11.9 gallons