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Toyota Highlander MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
16 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2005 2005 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD 20.49
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With the turbocharged 265hp 2.4L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2005 Toyota Highlander has been averaging 20.49 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2005 Toyota Highlanders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 69 miles per hour (about 47.1 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (16.4 percent), in heavy traffic (2.1 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2005 Toyota Highlander in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2005 2005 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 18
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2005 Toyota Highlander

2005 Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Very good for sucha large and capable vehicle. see full Toyota Highlander review
2005 Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

2005 Toyota Highlander Gas Mileage (MPG)

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 Highlander's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.