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Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 289 fuel economy reports for the Toyota 4Runner and 340 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Highlander.

Toyota 4Runner km/L

Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2016 46.8 MPG Highway Percentage 74 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2015 40.0 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2014 45.8 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2013 41.8 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2013 45.8 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2013 47.3 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2011 49.2 MPG Highway Percentage 9 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2011 9.2 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2010 53.9 MPG Highway Percentage 81 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2010 47.4 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2010 47.1 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2009 45.5 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2009 52.5 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2009 48.7 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2008 41.3 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2008 55.1 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2008 48.4 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2007 20.8 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2007 39.8 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2007 45.8 MPG Highway Percentage 51 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2006 45.2 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2006 28.6 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2006 56.5 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2006 43.8 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2005 47.0 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2005 41.3 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2005 51.2 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2005 41.8 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2004 40.3 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2004 42.3 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2004 19.6 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2003 48.5 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2003 38.3 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2003 42.5 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2003 40.4 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2002 44.7 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2002 44.3 MPG Highway Percentage 24 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2001 8.2 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2000 45.9 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Toyota 4Runner Toyota 4Runner 2000 42.3 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd km/L
2016 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light light 0 10 16 74 63 46.8  
2015 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med hvy 5 0 0 95 75 40.0  
2014 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med none 0 0 27 73 68 45.8  
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light light 0 10 10 80 65 41.8  
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
hills light none 4 9 36 51 45 45.8  
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
hills light light 1 20 31 48 66 47.3  
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 10 1 80 9 60 49.2  
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2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
hills light none 5 10 20 65 110 9.2  
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
flat light none 0 16 3 81 65 53.9  
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat med light 2 18 24 57 68 47.4  
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light light 10 9 10 71 69 47.1  
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 5 25 50 20 70 45.5  
2009 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
hills light hvy 0 20 0 80 70 52.5  
2009 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
hills light none 1 5 94 0 0 48.7  
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
hills light light 2 6 17 75 63 41.3  
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light light 0 0 30 70 60 55.1  
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat med light 14 14 14 58 68 48.4  
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 12 40 7 41 93 20.8  
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
hills med none 0 60 0 40 55 39.8  
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light none 9 16 24 51 65 45.8  
2006 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light none 0 0 0 100 75 45.2  
2006 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
flat med none 3 47 17 33 73 28.6  
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light hvy 0 15 10 75 65 56.5  
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light none 2 20 42 36 64 43.8  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light light 13 12 28 47 62 47.0  
2005 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
hills light light 9 28 22 41 64 41.3  
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
flat light hvy 27 12 28 33 63 51.2  
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat med none 7 40 22 32 74 41.8  
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat med light 6 23 29 42 70 40.3  
2004 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic RWD
hills light hvy 5 5 20 70 60 42.3  
2004 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
flat light none 4 15 21 60 89 19.6  
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
hills light light 20 20 45 15 60 48.5  
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
hills med light 7 30 16 47 77 38.3  
2003 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic RWD
flat med hvy 5 16 44 35 74 42.5  
2003 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
flat med light 8 15 12 65 74 40.4  
2002 4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
hills light hvy 20 25 20 35 70 44.7  
2002 4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light light 0 34 41 24 75 44.3  
2001 4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
flat light none 10 30 30 30 110 8.2  
2000 4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic RWD
flat light none 0 0 0 100 40 45.9  
2000 4dr SUV 183-horsepower 3.4L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
flat light none 5 15 30 50 60 42.3  

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Toyota Highlander km/L

Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2018 57.6 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2017 62.3 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2016 55.3 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2015 55.3 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2014 55.7 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2013 8.3 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012 49.5 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012 76.5 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012 54.0 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2011 50.6 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2011 48.2 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2011 41.2 MPG Highway Percentage 25 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2010 40.0 MPG Highway Percentage 0 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2010 51.5 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 58.6 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 53.1 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 56.4 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2009 56.5 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2008 58.8 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2008 20.0 MPG Highway Percentage 37 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2008 32.5 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2007 56.9 MPG Highway Percentage 8 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2007 53.2 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2007 70.8 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 40.2 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 21.0 MPG Highway Percentage 57 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 60.7 MPG Highway Percentage 32 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006 48.5 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2005.5 6.8 MPG Highway Percentage 15 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2005 42.3 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2005 48.2 MPG Highway Percentage 47 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2004 39.5 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2004 13.7 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2004 47.1 MPG Highway Percentage 35 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2003 50.3 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2003 46.1 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2003 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 28 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2003 25.6 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2002 49.4 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2002 63.3 MPG Highway Percentage 88 percent Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2001 52.7 MPG Highway Percentage 85 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd km/L
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills med light 0 0 51 49 73 57.6  
2017 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
flat med hvy 10 20 5 65 75 62.3  
2016 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med light 1 1 56 42 75 55.3  
2015 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 0 30 20 50 70 55.3  
2014 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
mtns med hvy 0 10 10 80 75 55.7  
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light none 0 30 0 70 100 8.3  
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 16 10 34 41 57 49.5  
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2012 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
hills light light 0 20 45 35 70 76.5  
2012 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 15 10 0 75 65 54.0  
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 1 1 80 18 67 50.6  
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 1 7 28 65 60 48.2  
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
flat med light 23 28 25 25 85 41.2  
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 0 0 100 0 0 40.0  
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 0 5 10 85 65 51.5  
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light hvy 1 2 2 95 80 58.6  
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 15 19 27 40 68 53.1  
2009 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
flat light none 7 28 27 39 62 56.4  
2009 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
hills med hvy 0 5 45 50 75 56.5  
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 0 0 15 85 73 58.8  
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med none 1 15 47 37 90 20.0  
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
flat light none 10 27 14 49 97 32.5  
2007 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat lead light 13 15 63 8 80 56.9  
2007 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
flat light light 20 50 0 30 65 53.2  
2007 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 0 0 0 100 70 70.8  
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat med none 6 14 22 58 73 40.2  
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat med none 15 12 16 57 92 21.0  
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD
flat light hvy 19 26 23 32 66 60.7  
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
flat light light 9 28 35 27 69 48.5  
2005.5 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat med none 5 20 60 15 100 6.8  
2005 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 22 24 25 28 60 42.3  
2005 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
hills light light 2 16 34 47 70 48.2  
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
hills light none 9 59 14 18 61 39.5  
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
flat med none 5 13 5 76 99 13.7  
2004 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 0 10 55 35 60 47.1  
2003 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD
hills med hvy 10 20 60 10 75 50.3  
2003 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med none 8 18 5 68 63 46.1  
2003 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light hvy 18 30 25 28 85 28.7  
2003 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med none 3 50 18 30 70 25.6  
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
hills light none 0 55 14 31 63 49.4  
2002 4dr SUV 155-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 7 2 3 88 60 63.3  
2001 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light hvy 0 0 15 85 70 52.7  

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Toyota Highlander Fuel Economy (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Highlander's where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of their real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearComment
2006 The 4Runner's dated powertrain--its automatic transmission is down three gear ratios compared to the Jeep's--and brick-like aerodynamics aren't good for fuel economy. EPA ratings are just 17 city, 21 highway. The Jeep with its V6 engine does the same in city driving, but 3 mpg better on the highway. Plus you can get a diesel engine in the Jeep, and it rates 21/28. In real-world suburban driving, I managed to coax the 4Runner's trip computer average as high as 24.6, but high teens and low 20s were more typical. On the highway the trip computer reported 20.5, close to the EPA rating. see full Toyota 4Runner review
 

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Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
Mid size and large SUVs are not good on fuel economy. While shopping this market fuel economy was a consideration. Fuel economy is projected at 17 mpg in the city and 22-23 mpg on the highway. This is one of the leaders for vehicles in this class. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Higher than average for this size and type of vehicle. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Best mileage for a vehicle that can tow 5,000 pounds. 21mpg in the summer for my typical daily driving. see full Toyota 4Runner review
1999 0 Trying to improve MPG above 17 may not happen. The previous owner Beat this poor old 4Runner, only put in a new trans, which is now slipping ever-so-slightly (not low fluid).
Had to put in new exhaust - all, and mass air flow sensor. Maybe that's to be expected at 150k miles, and maybe these problems are more due to owner neglect. Altho I obtained this vehicle as part of a package deal (together with the mobile home I bought), I really wanted to love this truck, but during these firstfew months, so far it's not making me very happy, and I love to drive! Next vehicle will be a standard transmission, before they're all relics from a distant and fading, forgotten past!
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Toyota 4Runner Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Not really bad, but how about a hybrid? A Prius 4runner? see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Getting an average of 16-17MPG with V8, but I expected that see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
If fuel cost is a concern, then this is definitely not the vehicle to have. Manages 18mpg combined if driven carefully. Does what it does extremely well so nothing unexpected. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
The dash readout is optimistic. I often though I was getting over 25mpg only to calculate as low as 14--on the highway! Ultimately, this was the 4Runners undoing. I traded it for a much more efficient Camry. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Lousy mileage around town. ~ 18. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
less than 20 MPG in the city. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2005 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
This is obvious see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
I knew going in that it would use a lot, but it still makes me grimace. Still, when we had a foot of new snow and I was driving around stalled and tire-spinning vehicles with absolutely no difficulty (on Michelin all-seasons), you figure that it balances. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Not that I dislike the 4runners fuel economy, actually for a large sport utility it does pretty good, just done buy a suv if your looking to get good gas mileage. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
It uses quite a bit of gas, I average 16 l/ 100km, or roughly about 15 mpg, and I do fair bit of highway driving. see full Toyota 4Runner review
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2021 Given the lack of a plug and its small battery pack, the Highlander Hybrid cannot be driven on electricity alone for a significant distance. If you want a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) three-row vehicle, your choices are limited to the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, Lincoln Aviator, and Volvo XC90 Recharge, though Kia will soon offer a plug-in Sorento. The Pacifica isn't offered with AWD, while the Lincoln and Volvo are much more expensive than the Toyota. Okay with a regular hybrid? Then your options also include the Ford Explorer Hybrid and the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Unlike the upcoming PHEV, the latter is not offered with AWD. Thanks to its four-cylinder engine, the latest Highlander Hybrid is significantly more fuel-efficient than previous V6-powered generations and than all of the above except the Kia. Specifically, the 2021 HiHy with FWD managed 36 mpg city and 35 mpg highway in the EPA's tests. AWD costs a single mpg in the city and none on the highway unless you get the Limited (tested) or the Platinum, which are rated 35/34. The 2019 (offered only with AWD) managed just 30/28 or (in the upper trim levels) 29/27. The larger and heavier Explorer can't even match those numbers: 27/29 with RWD and 23/26 with AWD (the latter not much better than the conventional Explorer's 20/27). The Sorento Hybrid bests the HiHy in the city with 39/35, but can fit only six people (vs. the Toyota's seven or eight) and is FWD-only. So, if you need to carry seven or either people or want AWD, the HiHy is your most fuel-efficient option. Well, almost. The Toyota Sienna minivan, now offered only as a hybrid, rates 36/36 with FWD and 35/36 with AWD, so it's slightly more fuel-efficient than the HiHy. But many people refuse to buy the minivan despite its significantly roomier interior. In my winter driving the Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD's trip computer reported averages around 36 mpg in the suburbs and 30 mpg on the highway. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fuel economy is OK-ish. And that's the only good thing I can say about this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Average 22 mpg is exceptional for an SUV of this size. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
29mpg highway, >30mpg city in hybrid trim so far see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
lowest in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For a daily driver it was nice to be able to get a vehicle with all the space with above 20 MPG fuel rating. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am averaging 27 mpg on my 2.7L engine on my mostly highway commute. During summertime it is close to 30 and during winter it goes to about 25, with snow tires. Best MPG for a 7 passenger non-hybrid out there. see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Tremendous, how 2.8 tons of weight use as much as 7L/100km - outstanding! see full Toyota Highlander review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Best in class see full Toyota Highlander review
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Very good for sucha large and capable vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review
2003 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD
For a SUV 20 MPG is pretty good, I can drive a car i like without suffering to much at the pump see full Toyota Highlander review
Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
A complete pig. Yes, we were doing mostly urban assault driving but 14.8 MPG (according to the trip computer I reset when we drove away - did not calculate actual mileage since it was a rental and do not know how full the tank was when we received it) is pretty deplorable. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
So far city driving is at 14 mph - hoped for better see full Toyota Highlander review
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Consumes btwn 19 and 24 MPg (cdn) city/hwy see full Toyota Highlander review
2005 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Same as the pilot, but with premuim fuel recommended see full Toyota Highlander review