2026 · Pickup truck
Toyota Tacoma: stopping, space, visibility and safety, measured
A crew-cab midsize pickup with a 278-hp 2.4 L turbo four, or the 323-hp i-FORCE MAX hybrid in the overlanding Trailhunter.
Figures are for the Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4x4 (2 trims in the catalog, listed below). Last checked Oct 24, 2026.
Where it stands among pickups
- #1 of 4Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction: 354 ft
- #2 of 4Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year: $3,199/yr
- #2 of 4Fastest you can stop inside the low beams: 68 mph
- #1 of 4Starting price, this trim: $45,660
Ranked against the default trim of every pickup in the catalog that has the figure.
At a glance
| Starting price, this trim | $45,660PublishedEdmunds |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2.4 L turbocharged four (i-FORCE, T24A-FTS) with port and direct injection · Part-time 4x4 (shift-on-the-fly, 2.57 low range), electronic locking rear differential |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Bed length at the floor | 60.3 in (1.53 m)PublishedToyota |
| Seats | 5PublishedToyota |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 4★ overall · IIHS crash tests G/M/G |
Acceleration
Why some cars pin you to the seat and others just hum along.
| Power | 278 hp (207 kW)PublishedToyota |
|---|---|
| Torque | 317 lb-ft (430 Nm)PublishedToyota |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 6.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 4.8 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.3 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The distance between "I saw it" and "I stopped" decides everything.
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 171 ft (52.1 m)TestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 354 ft (107.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 274 ft (83.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 139 ft (42.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
Where the weight sits decides how easily a car falls over.
| NHTSA rollover rating | 4★ · 18.5% riskTestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.17Simulated, estimated inputsfrom NHTSA |
Efficiency and running costs
At highway speed most of your energy is spent shoving air.
| EPA combined | 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
|---|---|
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $3,199/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.47DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
Four palm-sized patches of rubber. Every maneuver spends their grip.
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.77 gTestedCar and Driver |
|---|---|
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.77 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.34 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 44.4 ft (13.5 m)PublishedToyota |
| Ground clearance | 11.0 in (28 cm)PublishedEdmunds |
| Tires | BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A 265/70R17 115S M+S · 265/70R17TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
Will your knees, your luggage and your kids actually fit?
| Seats | 5PublishedToyota |
|---|---|
| Bed length at the floor | 60.3 in (1.53 m)PublishedToyota |
| Payload | 1,610 lb (730 kg)PublishedEdmunds |
| Towing | 6,300 lb (2,858 kg)PublishedEdmunds |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | −0.2 in (0 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.4 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +5.7 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +2.1 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +1.7 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −0.5 in head · −2.6 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputsfrom Toyota |
| Front head room, published | 39.7 in (101 cm)PublishedToyota |
| Rear head room, published | 38.4 in (98 cm)PublishedToyota |
| Rear leg room, published | 33.7 in (86 cm)PublishedToyota |
Cabin noise
How loud is it inside at 70 mph, and what exactly are you hearing?
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver |
|---|
Visibility
Every car hides some of the road. How much, and who could be standing in it?
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 39 ft (12.0 m)Simulated |
|---|---|
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 56%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
IIHS measured how far these headlights reach. Can you stop inside that light?
| IIHS headlight rating | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
|---|---|
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | 312 ft (95.2 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | 68 mph (110 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | 457 ft (139.3 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
Official crash ratings side by side, and the physics of what happens when two cars meet.
| NHTSA overall | 4★TestedNHTSA |
|---|---|
| IIHS small overlap front | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | MarginalTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 4,794 lb (2,175 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Tacoma compared
Trims in the catalog
- Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 4x4 · from $45,660 · figures on this page
- Tacoma Trailhunter · from $65,495
Other pickups
Sources
- Edmunds: 2026 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Double Cab 5’ Bed AT 4WD features and specs (2026-10)
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2024 Toyota Tacoma Is No Longer a Dinosaur (TRD Off-Road Double Cab, 8-speed automatic) (2023-12)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/Off-Road/Limited 4WD (id 50088) and Tacoma Hybrid 4WD (id 50109) ratings (2026-10)
- Toyota: 2026 Tacoma product information and specifications (engines, ratios, dimensions, bed, interior, brakes, turning radius; forum-hosted copy) (2025)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Tacoma PU/CC (Double Cab) 4WD (VehicleId 21675) (2026-10)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Tacoma 4WD and Tacoma Hybrid 4WD coastdown targets, axle ratios) (2026-01)
- IIHS: 2026 Toyota Tacoma crew cab pickup ratings (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.