How many seats does a Tacoma have?
Most Toyota Tacoma pickups seat five people in the standard Double Cab configuration, while the Access Cab variant seats four. The total crew capacity depends on cab choice and model year.
To understand the seating layout, it’s important to know that Toyota offers two primary cab configurations for the Tacoma—Access Cab (extended cab) and Double Cab (crew cab)—and each one houses a different number of seats and passenger space. This article explains the typical seating counts and how they affect passenger and cargo space.
Seating by cab configuration
The Tacoma's seating is determined by cab configuration. Here are the standard counts:
- Access Cab: four seats (two front, two rear).
- Double Cab: five seats (two front, three rear).
These are the typical capacities used in most model years; actual seating can vary slightly with certain trims or optional seating configurations, but four and five are the common maximums.
Impact on passenger and cargo space
Why seating matters for buyers
Choosing between four and five seats also affects cabin space, legroom, and cargo flexibility. The Double Cab provides more rear-seat room and can accommodate a full crew or family trips, while the Access Cab is more compact and offers a smaller rear seat area, which can translate to slightly more rear cargo room in some configurations.
Summary
In summary, the Tacoma’s seating ranges from four to five depending on cab configuration: Access Cab seats four; Double Cab seats five. For larger passenger needs, the Double Cab is the standard choice; for tighter space and potentially more rear cargo room, the Access Cab is a practical option.
