The Toyota Tundra With The Best MPG For 2026 Is…

The Tundra is the biggest truck Toyota currently sells. With 10 trims on offer, it is also one of the most customizable for your use case. From the base SR and SR5 trims, the off-road focused TRD Pro trim, to the special 1794 Edition, it seems like there is a Tundra for everybody.

Trucks and fuel efficiency were not always mentioned in the same sentence a few years ago. However, with hybrid engines, that story is slowly changing. So, which Tundra is the right fit for you, if fuel efficiency is at the top of your priority list? Here are all the trims of the truck ranked in terms of the Toyota Tundra’s mpg, from the lowest to the highest.

2026 Toyota Tundra 4×4 i-FORCE Limited/Platinum/1794

17/22/19 MPG

Key Features At A Glance:

• 20-inch alloy wheels (All trims)
• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection (All trims)
• Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade (Platinum trim)
• Chrome-finished grille and exterior accents (1794 Edition)
• Saddel Tan interior with American walnut wood-grain trim (1974 Edition)

The Tundra has two engines on offer, the ICE-only V6 called the i-FORCE and the hybrid V6 called the i-FORCE MAX. There are no points for guessing which engine is more efficient. We start this list with the Limited, Platinum and 1974 edition trims of the basic ICE-only engine. A couple of factors are working against these trims in terms of fuel efficiency. Apart from the engine, they all run on the larger 20-inch wheels when compared to the base SR/SR5 trims. They are also heavier than the base trims, making the engine work harder. The four-wheel drive is great for off-road and slippery surfaces. However, it negatively impacts the Tundra’s miles per gallon as the engine has to send power to all wheels.

2026 Toyota Tundra 4×4 i-FORCE SR/SR5

17/23/19 MPG

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Key Features At A Glance:

• 18-inch styled-steel wheels (SR Trim)
• Aluminum-reinforced composite bed (SR Trim)
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (SR Trim)
• 18-inch alloy wheels (SR5 Trim)
• Selectable driving and TOW/HAUL modes (SR5 Trim)

The cheaper base all-wheel-drive trims are next in terms of efficiency, only rating one mpg higher on highways than the aforementioned models. The biggest difference will be the smaller wheels, making the SR and SR5 trims lighter with less rolling resistance on the move. The base trims also do not have much of the tech and creature comforts of the higher trims, making them lighter in general. Four-wheel drive is still hampering the Toyota Tundra’s gas mileage, though. Hence, we see only incremental efficiency gains on the previous trims.

2026 Toyota Tundra 4×4 i-FORCE MAX Hybrid TRD Pro

18/20/19 MPG

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Key Features At A Glance:

• 18-inch BBS forged wheels with all-terrain tires
• Off-road suspension with FOX shocks
• Multi-Terrain Select with crawl control
• Electronic locking rear differential
• Heritage Toyota grille with LED light bar

The most off-road focused trim is next on the list. Despite having the hybrid engine, the TRD Pro prioritizes conquering trails and dirt paths before getting the most out of your tank. Although the rims are 18-inch, the all-terrain tires bring the efficiency score down in the city and on the highways. The raised off-road suspension makes the truck less aerodynamic, and the engine has to work harder to gain speed. With extras such as the light bar, FOX shocks and the electronic rear differential, the TRD Pro is also heavier than the trims mentioned earlier. If you want the most capable Tundra off the beaten path, the TRD Pro is for you. The fuel efficiency is still an improvement from the previous trims, but not the priority.

2026 Toyota Tundra 4×2 i-FORCE SR5/Limited/Platinum/1794

218/23/20 MPG

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Key Features At A Glance:

• 18-inch alloy wheels (SR5 trim)
• 20-inch alloy wheels (All trims except SR5)
• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection (All trims)
• Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade (Platinum trim)
• Chrome-finished grille and exterior accents (1794 Edition)

Following a similar trend to earlier, the rear-wheel-drive SR5, Limited, Platinum and 1794 trims are a little less efficient when compared to the basic Tundra. In this scenario, the non-hybrid engine only has to power two wheels, making the truck more economical on a fuel tank. The SR5 trim is less frugal in this case, even though it has the smaller rims, but the difference is quite negligible. If you use your truck in urban areas with a lack of snow or slippery conditions, rear-wheel drive should not affect you. However, for a truck, 4WD is almost essential for many people and their use cases, so make sure to keep that in mind before choosing a trim.

2026 Toyota Tundra 4×2 i-FORCE SR

18/24/20 MPG

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Key Features At A Glance:

• 18-inch styled-steel wheels
• Aluminum-reinforced composite bed
• 8-inch multimedia touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection

The cheapest Tundra is next on the economy list. This also makes this the most fuel efficient non-hybrid Tundra that Toyota currently sells. The rear-wheel-drive setup works in its favor. As this is the base trim, it is also the lightest trim, as it does not have the options that add weight to the truck, such as the panoramic sunroof and larger wheels. Something to keep in mind is that the SR gets the least amount of power out of all the Tundras, at 348 hp. If you want the most affordable truck with decent gas mileage, the Tundra 2WD SR trim is a great truck that sips fuel to get you the most out of your tank.

2026 Toyota Tundra 4×4 i-FORCE MAX Hybrid Limited/Platinum/1794/ Capstone

19/22/20 MPG

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Key Features At A Glance:

• 20-inch alloy wheels (All trims except Capstone)
• 22-inch chrome and machined finish alloy wheels (Capstone trim)
• Adaptive variable suspension (Capstone trim)
• Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade (Platinum trim)
• Chrome-finished grille and exterior accents (1794 Edition)

Surprising nobody, the hybrid engine options claim the top spots as the best mpg Tundra trims currently on sale. Not only does the hybrid V6 see a gain in mpg in the city and highway scores, it also gives the Tundra an extra 48 horsepower when compared to trims other than the SR. The i-FORCE MAX engine uses a permanent magnet synchronous motor in a parallel hybrid system, with the electric motor being located behind the engine and transmission. Despite having the larger rims, especially in terms of the Capstone trim that has 22-inch wheels, the hybrid engine provides sufficient upgrades to economy. The hybrid engine option is not available on the SR and SR5 trims, and it starts from the Limited trim. The only aspect working against this trim is its four-wheel-drive system, which slightly hinders its economy.

2026 Toyota Tundra 4×2 i-FORCE MAX Hybrid Limited/Platinum/1794

20/24/22 MPG

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Key Features At A Glance:

• 20-inch alloy wheels (All trims)
• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection (All trims)
• Power tilt/slide panoramic roof with power sunshade (Platinum trim)
• Chrome-finished grille and exterior accents (1794 Edition)
• Saddel Tan interior with American walnut wood-grain trim (1974 Edition)

The most efficient Toyota Tundra currently on sale is the rear-wheel-drive version of the hybrid Tundra. The trim makes little difference to the fuel efficiency here, as they all have the same fundamentals required for supreme economy in the city and on the highways. The engine is aided by the battery and only has to power the rear wheels. The wheels are neither the smallest nor the largest, balancing looks with efficiency. The lack of 4WD helps this Tundra achieve over 700 miles on a single tank of fuel, a feat no other Tundra can match. If you want the best Tundra for fuel efficiency and do not mind the lack of 4WD in your daily use, this trim is the most efficient full-size truck the Japanese manufacturer currently sells.

FAQs

How much mpg does a 5.7 Tundra get?

The Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 V8 is not sold new anymore. In 2021, the 2WD Tundra got a city/highway/combined MPG rating of 13/17/15.

What Tundra gets the best mpg?

The Tundra with i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine and rear-wheel drive gets the best city/highway/combined mpg rating of 20/24/22.

How much fuel does a Toyota Tundra use per 100 miles?

The most efficient 2026 Toyota Tundra uses 4.5 gallons of fuel per 100 miles.

What is the mpg of a 4×4 Toyota Tundra?

The ICE-only 4X4 Tundra has the best city/highway/combined MPG rating of 17/23/19, whereas the hybrid 4×4 has a rating of 19/22/20.

Sources: Toyota, EPA