Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 39 recorded runs

Toyota Tacoma 0–60 Times

The Toyota Tacoma 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 39 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Four Wheeler MT and Motor Trend and more.

The fastest tested Toyota Tacoma is the 2002 Toyota Tacoma TRD S-Runner V6 Xtracab (6.2 ft. Bed), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.1 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.96 seconds at 94.0 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Toyota Tacoma is the 1995 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 Xtracab, which took 9.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Toyota Tacoma tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.53 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.84 seconds at 88.05 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.1sec 2002 TRD S-Runner V6 Xtracab (6.2 ft. Bed)

Average 0–60 7.53sec Across 39 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.84sec @ 88.1 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.4sec 1995 SR5 V6

Across 39 verified runs, the Toyota Tacoma ranges from 6.1 to 9.4 seconds 0–60, with a 7.53-second average.

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Toyota Tacoma 0–60 times by model year

39 tests · 17 years

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Model Year 17

2025

Toyota Tacoma · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#07

2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD PreRunner XtraCab (6'1.5" Bed)

7.0sec 0–60

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15.30s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.30 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 2.4L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 20 C / 24 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #7 of 39

2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD PreRunner XtraCab (6'1.5" Bed)

How we verify Toyota Tacoma performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Toyota Tacoma trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Toyota Tacoma 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Toyota Tacoma performance FAQs

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The quickest Toyota Tacoma on record is the 2002 Toyota Tacoma TRD S-Runner V6 Xtracab (6.2 ft. Bed), which runs 0–60 mph in 6.1 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.96 seconds at 94.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Toyota Tacoma is the 1995 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 Xtracab, which takes 9.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.30 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 39 verified runs, a Toyota Tacoma reaches 60 mph in 7.53 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.84 seconds at roughly 88.1 mph.

We have verified test data for 17 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Four Wheeler MT, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Four Wheeler MT

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Toyota Tacoma can do, not a single marketing claim.

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