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Toyota Tacoma - Engine Specs
Toyota Tacoma - Powertrain Specs
Toyota Tacoma - Suspension Specs
Toyota Tacoma - Exterior Dimensions
Toyota Tacoma - Interior Dimensions
Toyota Tacoma - Vehicle Mass
Toyota Tacoma - Safety and Security



Engine 4x2 Reg. Cab 4x2 Xtracab 4x2 S-Runner PreRunner Reg. Cab PreRunner Xtracab PreRunner Double Cab 4x4 Reg.Cab 4x4 Xtracab 4x4 Double Cab
2.4-liter DOHC 4-cylinder, 16-valve cast iron block with aluminum alloy head:
    142 hp @ 5,000 rpm
    160 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Bore & Stroke: 3.74 x 3.38 in.
Displacement: 2,438 cc
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Ignition System: Electronic
Fuel System: EFI
Recommended Fuel: 87-oct
Emissions: LEV
Standard Standard - - - - - - -
2.7-liter DOHC EFI 4-cylinder, 16-valve cast iron block with aluminum alloy head and balance shafts
     150 hp @ 4,800 rpm
     177 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Bore & Stroke: 3.74 x 3.74 in.
Displacement: 2,694 cc
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Ignition System: Electronic
Fuel System: EFI
Recommended Fuel: 87-oct
Emissions: LEV
- - - Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard -
3.4-liter DOHC EFI V6, 24-valve cast iron block with aluminum alloy head
   190 hp @ 4,800 rpm
   220 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
Bore & Stroke: 3.68 x 3.23 in.
Displacement: 3,378 cc
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Ignition System: Electronic
Fuel System: EFI
Recommended Fuel: 87-oct
Emissions: LEV
- - Standard - Available Available - Available Standard

Powertrain 4x2 Reg. Cab 4x2 Xtracab 4x2 S-Runner PreRunner Reg. Cab PreRunner Xtracab PreRunner Double Cab 4x4 Reg.Cab 4x4 Xtracab 4x4 Double Cab
5-speed manual overdrive Standard Standard Standard - - - Standard Standard -
4-speed automatic overdrive Available Available - Standard Standard Standard Available Available Standard
Drive System Type: 4x2 front engine with rear-wheel drive; 4x4 front engine with part-time fourwheel drive
Gear Ratios: (:1)
2.4-liter and 2.7-liter with 5-speed manual
2.4-liter and 2.7-liter with 4-speed ECT automatic (4x2/4x4)
3.4-liter with 5-speed manual
3.4-liter with 4-speed ECT automatic
   1st
3.954
   1st
2.826/2.804
   1st
3.830
   1st
2.804
   2nd
2.141
   2nd
1.493/1.531
   2nd
2.062
   2nd
1.531
   3rd
1.384
   3rd
1.000/1.000
   3rd
1.436
   3rd
1.000
   4th
1.000
   4th
0.688/0.705
   4th
1.000
   4th
0.705
   5th
0.810
 -
-
   5th
0.838
 -
-
 Reverse
4.091
 Reverse
2.703/2.393
 Reverse
 Reverse
2.393
Differential Ratio Differential Ratio Differential Ratio Differential Ratio
  2.4-liter 4x2
3.583
   2.4-liter 4x2
3.727
4x2
3.153
4x4* w/locking rear diff.
4.100
  2.7-liter 4x4
3.909
   2.7-liter 4x4
4.100
4x4
3.909
4x4*
3.909
     4x4 w/locking rear differential and
P265/70 R16 tires - 4.100
  4x4* w/P265/70R16 tires - 4.100
*Includes PreRunners

Suspension and Steering

4x2 Reg. Cab 4x2 Xtracab 4x2 S-Runner PreRunner Reg. Cab PreRunner Xtracab PreRunner Double Cab 4x4 Reg.Cab 4x4 Xtracab 4x4 Double Cab
Suspension Front Coil sprint independent double wishbone with gas-filled shock absorbers (4x2 with hydraulic shock absorbers)
Rear Leaf springs with staggered gas-filled shock absorbers (4x2 with hydraulic shock absorbers)
Stabilizer Bar Diameter Front 1.06 inches
Rear 0.09 inches (S-Runner)
Type Rack-and-pinion
Ratio 4x2 Manual: 21.3
4x2/4x4 and PreRunner Power 19.4 / 20.4
Turns (lock to lock) 4x2 Manual 3.3 turns
4x2/4x4 and PreRunner Power 3.5 / 3.4 turns
Turning Circle 4x2/4x4 and PreRunner Reg. Cab 36.7 / 34.4 feet
4x2/4x4 and PreRunner Xtracab 41.7 / 40.0 feet
Double Cab 40.0 feet

Brakes 2003 Toyota Tacoma
Power-assisted four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System with rear load-sensing proportioning valve
Front Type Disc
Diameter (4x2/4x4) 9.9/11.6 inches
Swept Area (4x2/4x4) 189.3/248.0 square inches
Rear Type Drum
Diameter (4x2/4x4) 10.0/11.6 inches
Swept Area (4x2/4x4) 123.7/143.7 square inches
Parking Dash-mounted, hand-operated

Wheels and Tires 4x2 Reg. Cab 4x2 Xtracab 4x2 S-Runner PreRunner Reg. Cab PreRunner Xtracab PreRunner Double Cab 4x4 Reg.Cab 4x4 Xtracab 4x4 Double Cab
Size P205/75R15 P205/75R15 P235/55R16 P225/75R15 P225/75R15 P225/75R15 P225/75R15 P225/75R15 P225/75R15
Type All-Season All-Season All-Season Mud & Snow rated Mud & Snow rated Mud & Snow rated Mud & Snow rated Mud & Snow rated Mud & Snow rated

Capacities   2003 Toyota Tacoma
Fuel Tank 4x2/4x4 and PreRunner 15.8 / 18.5 gallons
Cooling System (quarts)
2.4-liter automatic / manual
8.2 / 8.5
2.7-liter automatic / manual
8.7 / 8.8
3.4-liter automatic / manual
10.0 / 10.3
Engine Oil (quarts)
2.4-liter
5.1
2.7-liter
5.0
3.4-liter 4x2/4x4 and PreRunner
5.4 / 5.2

Exterior Dimensions

4x2 Reg. Cab 4x2 Xtracab 4x2 S-Runner PreRunner Reg. Cab PreRunner Xtracab PreRunner Double Cab 4x4 Reg.Cab 4x4 Xtracab 4x4 Double Cab
Overall Height Standard 64.1 63.5 62.5 67.7 67.5 67.5 67.7 67.5 67.5
With available tires 63.7 63.1 - 68.8 68.8 68.7 68.8 68.9 68.7
Overall Width 66.5 66.5 66.5 66.5 66.5 70.3 66.5 66.5 70.3
Overall Length 184.4 202.9 202.9 184.4 202.9 202.9 184.4 202.9 202.9
Wheelbase 103.3 121.9 121.9 103.3 121.9 121.9 103.3 121.9 121.9
Inside Bed Length 74. 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5 61.5 74.5 74.5 61.5
Height 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9
Inside Bed Width/Between Wheelwells 57.9 / 40.9 (*StepSide: 49.6 / 40.9)
Track/ Front / Rear 57.1/57.3 57.1/57.3 57.1/57.3 57.5/57.3 57.5/57.3 57.5/57.3 57.5/57.3 57.5/57.3 57.5/57.3
Front / Rear with available tires 57.1/57.3 57.1/57.3 - 59.1/58.9 59.1/58.9 59.1/58.9 59.1/58.9 59.1/58.9 59.1/58.9
Minimum ground clearance / with available tires 8.5/8.1 8.5/8.1 7.6/- 11.0/12.0 10.8/12.0 10.0/11.2 11.0/12.0 10.8/12.0 10.0/11.2
Angle of Approach/ Departure Standard 24°/28° 24°/26° 23°/19° 32°/24° 32°/24° 30°/23° 32°/24° 32°/24° 30°/23°
With Available Tires 23°/20° 23°/19° - 35°/26° 35°/26° 33°/25° 35°/26° 35°/26° 33°/25°

Interior Dimensions

4x2 Reg. Cab 4x2 Xtracab 4x2 S-Runner PreRunner Reg. Cab PreRunner Xtracab PreRunner Double Cab 4x4 Reg.Cab 4x4 Xtracab 4x4 Double Cab
Headroom Front 38.5 38.7 38.7 38.5 38.7 38.8 38.5 38.7 38.8
Rear - 34.8 34.8 - 34.8 37.7 - 34.8 37.7
Legroom Front 41.7 42.8 42.8 41.7 42.8 42.8 41.7 42.8 42.8
Rear - 27.2 27.2 - 27.2 33.7 - 27.2 33.7
Shoulder Room Front 53.9 53.9 53.9 53.9 53.9 53.9 53.9 53.9 53.9
Rear - 52.3 52.3 - 52.3 53.5 - 52.3 53.5
Hip Room Front 49.4 49.6 49.6 49.4 49.6 49.6 49.4 49.6 49.6

Rear

- 48.8 48.8 - 48.8 50.8 - 48.8 50.8
Seating Capacity 3 5 5 3 5 5 3 5 5

Vehichle Mass

4x2 Reg. Cab 4x2 Xtracab 4x2 S-Runner PreRunner Reg. Cab PreRunner Xtracab PreRunner Double Cab 4x4 Reg.Cab 4x4 Xtracab 4x4 Double Cab
Curb Weight 4-cylinder Manual 2,750 2,950 - - - - 3,290 3,470 -
Automatic 2,770 2,970 - 3,095 3,270 3,430 3,320 3,500 -
V6 Manual - - 3,125 - - - - 3,515 -
Automatic - - - - 3,355 3,475 - 3,540 3,705
GVWR 4,250 4,500 4,500 5,100 5,100 5,100 5,100 5,100 5,100
Payload
Regular Cab
Xtracab
Xtracab V6
Double Cab
Double Cab V6
4x2 Manual
1,500
1,550
1,375
-
-
Automatic
1,480
1,530
-
-
-
PreRunner Automatic
2,005
1,830
1,745
1,670
1,625
4x4 Manual
1,810
1,630
1,585
-
-
Automatic
1,780
1,600
1,560
-
1,395
Towing (lbs.)
Regular Cab
Xtracab
Xtracab V6
Double Cab
Double Cab V6
Towing Standard
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
3,500
With optional Towing Package
-
-
5,000
-
5,000
GCWR 4x2
6,700
6,700
6,800
-
-
PreRunner
7,400
7,400
9,000
7,400
9,000
4x4
7,400
7,400
9,000
7,400
9,000

Safety Features
Dual front driver and passenger airbags SRS with passenger airbag cut-off switch*
Standard Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Seat headrests in all outboard seating positions
Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors
Three-point front seatbelts in outboard positions; Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) on driver’s belt, front passenger-side Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractors (ALR/ELR) and center lap belt; Front seat belt pretensioners and force limiters
Three-point rear seatbelts with Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) – Xtracab and Double Cab models
Rear Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
Side-impact door beams in all doors
CRS tether anchors – Double Cab models; CRS lower anchor for front passenger seat on Regular Cabs and Xtracabs, and for rear outboard seats for Double Cabs
Child protector rear door locks – Double Cab models
* The Toyota driver, front passenger and front seat-mounted side-impact airbags are Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS). The driver and front passenger airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) collisions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the vehicle exceeds the design threshold level. The side-impact airbags are designed to inflate in severe sideimpact collisions. In all other accidents, the airbags will not inflate. To decrease the risk of injury from a deploying airbag, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle of the seat as far back as possible from the airbag modules and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in front of an airbag or around the seatback. Do not use rearward-facing child seats in any front passenger seat. The force of a deploying airbag SRS may cause serious injury or death. Please see the Owner’s Manual for further instructions.

EPA Fuel Milage MGP (city / highway)

4x2 Reg. Cab 4x2 Xtracab 4x2 S-Runner PreRunner Reg. Cab PreRunner Xtracab PreRunner Double Cab 4x4 Reg.Cab 4x4 Xtracab 4x4 Double Cab
5-speed manual 4-cylinder 22 / 25 22 / 25 - - - - 18 / 21 18 / 21 -
V6 - - 18 / 22 - - - - 17 / 19 -
4-speed automatic 4-cylinder 22 / 25 22 / 25 - 19 / 22 19 / 22 19 / 22 18 / 21 18 / 21 17 / 19
V6 - - - - 17 / 19 17 / 19 - 17 / 19 -

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