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2009 Toyota Tacoma Gas Tank Size and Capacity

Pickup 18 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 2008 2010 →

Fuel tank capacity

21.0gal · 79 L

The 2009 Toyota Tacoma has a fuel tank capacity of 21.0 gallons (79 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 399–546 highway miles or 294–420 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

21.0 gal · Bigger than 61% of 2009 models we list.

Highway range
399–546 mi
City range
294–420 mi
Fuel
Premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA combined
16–22 MPG
EPA size class
Small Pickup Trucks

2009 Toyota Tacoma fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Cab
no difference
Bed
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 18 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank Fuel MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2dr Regular Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl 5M · 4WD · Regular MPG 17 / 22Range 357 / 462 mi 2.7L 4cyl 5M 4WD 21.0 gal79 L Regular 17 / 22 357 / 462 mi
2dr Regular Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl 4A · RWD · Regular MPG 19 / 25Range 399 / 525 mi 2.7L 4cyl 4A RWD 21.0 gal79 L Regular 19 / 25 399 / 525 mi
2dr Regular Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl 5M · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 26Range 420 / 546 mi 2.7L 4cyl 5M RWD 21.0 gal79 L Regular 20 / 26 420 / 546 mi
4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl 5M · 4WD · Regular MPG 17 / 22Range 357 / 462 mi 2.7L 4cyl 5M 4WD 21.0 gal79 L Regular 17 / 22 357 / 462 mi
4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl 4A · RWD · Regular MPG 19 / 25Range 399 / 525 mi 2.7L 4cyl 4A RWD 21.0 gal79 L Regular 19 / 25 399 / 525 mi
4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl 5M · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 26Range 420 / 546 mi 2.7L 4cyl 5M RWD 21.0 gal79 L Regular 20 / 26 420 / 546 mi
PreRunner 2dr Regular Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl 5M · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 26Range 420 / 546 mi 2.7L 4cyl 5M RWD 21.0 gal79 L Regular 20 / 26 420 / 546 mi
PreRunner 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB 2.7L 4cyl 5M · RWD · Regular MPG 20 / 26Range 420 / 546 mi 2.7L 4cyl 5M RWD 21.0 gal79 L Regular 20 / 26 420 / 546 mi
PreRunner V6 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 17 / 21Range 357 / 441 mi 4.0L 6cyl 5A RWD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 17 / 21 357 / 441 mi
PreRunner V6 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · RWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 15 / 19Range 315 / 399 mi 4.0L 6cyl 6M RWD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 15 / 19 315 / 399 mi
PreRunner V6 4dr Double Cab 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 17 / 21Range 357 / 441 mi 4.0L 6cyl 5A RWD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 17 / 21 357 / 441 mi
PreRunner V6 4dr Double Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 17 / 21Range 357 / 441 mi 4.0L 6cyl 5A RWD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 17 / 21 357 / 441 mi
V6 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD · Premium (recommended) MPG 16 / 20Range 336 / 420 mi 4.0L 6cyl 5A 4WD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 16 / 20 336 / 420 mi
V6 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · 4WD · Premium (recommended) MPG 14 / 19Range 294 / 399 mi 4.0L 6cyl 6M 4WD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 14 / 19 294 / 399 mi
V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD · Premium (recommended) MPG 16 / 20Range 336 / 420 mi 4.0L 6cyl 5A 4WD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 16 / 20 336 / 420 mi
V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 5.0 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · 4WD · Premium (recommended) MPG 14 / 19Range 294 / 399 mi 4.0L 6cyl 6M 4WD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 14 / 19 294 / 399 mi
V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · 4WD · Premium (recommended) MPG 16 / 20Range 336 / 420 mi 4.0L 6cyl 5A 4WD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 16 / 20 336 / 420 mi
X-Runner V6 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB 4.0L 6cyl 6M · RWD · Premium (recommended) MPG 15 / 19Range 315 / 399 mi 4.0L 6cyl 6M RWD 21.0 gal79 L Premiumrecommended 15 / 19 315 / 399 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 2009 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 22 MPG, a full 21.0-gallon tank covers about 462 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full21.0546420
3/415.8410315
1/210.5273210
1/45.3137105
1/82.66853

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 682 gallons, roughly 32 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 21.9 MPG in the Tacoma (26 drivers), about 460 miles on a full 21.0-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 2009 Toyota Tacoma

$110.88 to fill the 21.0-gallon tank from empty with premium, at this week's US average of $5.28 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
21.0 galPremium$5.28$110.88$83.16
21.0 galRegular$4.27$89.67$67.25

By region, 21.0-gallon tank

RegionPremium / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.93$103.53
Midwest$5.37$112.77
Gulf CoastLowest$4.57$95.97
Rocky Mountain$5.12$107.52
West Coast$6.08$127.68
CaliforniaHighest$6.36$133.56

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

  • 21.0-gallon tank$110.88
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,600

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

Tacoma tank size in other years

The 2009 Tacoma uses the same 21.0 gal tank as every Tacoma since 2005.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2014 Tacoma 21.1 gal 528 mi
2013 Tacoma 21.1 gal 528 mi
2012 Tacoma 21.1 gal 528 mi
2011 Tacoma 21.1 gal 528 mi
2010 Tacoma 21.0 gal 546 mi
2009 Tacoma 21.0 gal 546 mi
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
Toyota Tacoma fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options
1995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200821.0200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
← 2008 Toyota Tacoma Every Tacoma year 2010 Toyota Tacoma →

2009 Toyota Tacoma vs similar 2009 pickups

At 21.0 gallons, the Tacoma's largest tank ranks third of the seven 2009 pickups compared here. The Suzuki Equator carries the most (21.1 gal) and the GMC Canyon the least (19.0 gal).

2009 modelTankLongest highway range
Suzuki Equator 21.1 gal 485 mi
Nissan Frontier 21.1 gal 485 mi
Toyota Tacoma 21.0 gal 546 mi
Ford Ranger 17.0–20.0 gal 520 mi
Mazda B-Series Truck 16.5–19.5 gal 429 mi
Chevrolet Colorado 19.0 gal 456 mi
GMC Canyon 19.0 gal 456 mi

Picked by body style and size: other 2009 pickups within about 5% of the Tacoma's length and 15% of its curb weight, one model per brand.

2009 Toyota Tacoma fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma, out of 13 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Suspension · Rear · SpringsSep 29, 2014 · NHTSA 14V604000 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 710,711 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.

Risk and remedy

Risk: If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ Look up your tank by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2009 Toyota Tacoma?

The 2009 Toyota Tacoma holds 21.0 gallons (79 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2009 Toyota Tacoma gas tank hold?

The 2009 Toyota Tacoma tank holds 79 liters, or 21.0 gallons in US gallons.

Does 4WD change the 2009 Toyota Tacoma gas tank?

No. RWD and 4WD versions of the 2009 Toyota Tacoma use the same 21.0 gal tank.

How far can a 2009 Toyota Tacoma go on a full tank?

About 399–546 miles on the highway and 294–420 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 2009 Toyota Tacoma go on a quarter tank?

About 137 highway miles or 105 in town from the 21.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2009 Toyota Tacoma really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 21.9 MPG in the 2009 Toyota Tacoma (26 drivers), which works out to about 460 miles on a full 21.0-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2009 Toyota Tacoma take?

Premium unleaded (recommended), or Regular unleaded, depending on the engine. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2009 Toyota Tacoma?

At the US average of $5.28 a gallon for premium (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 21.0-gallon tank from empty costs $110.88. It ranges from $95.97 in the Gulf Coast to $133.56 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2009 Toyota Tacoma?

About 130 pounds for the 21.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2009 Toyota Tacoma have a bigger gas tank than the Chevrolet Colorado?

Yes. The 2009 Toyota Tacoma holds up to 21.0 gallons; the 2009 Chevrolet Colorado holds up to 19.0.

Has the 2009 Toyota Tacoma had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2009 Toyota Tacoma: 14V604000 (suspension · rear · springs). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, cross-checked against a second spec database. 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.
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database.
  • 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 2009 Toyota models

4Runner23.0 gallons Avalon18.5 gallons Camry18.5 gallons Camry Hybrid17.2 gallons Corolla13.2 gallons FJ Cruiser19.0 gallons Highlander19.2 gallons Highlander Hybrid17.2 gallons Land Cruiser25.4 gallons Matrix13.2 gallons Prius11.9 gallons RAV415.9 gallons