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Toyota 4Runner MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
11 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
12 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
13 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
14 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
15 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
16 miles per gallon 17 vehicles
17 miles per gallon 21 vehicles
18 miles per gallon 47 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 56 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 66 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 28 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 18 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 11 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2016 2016 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 19.91
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With the 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 engine, 5-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, part-time w/low range, the 2016 Toyota 4Runner has been averaging 19.91 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2016 Toyota 4Runners in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 63 miles per hour (about 74.6 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (9.3 percent), in heavy traffic (0.4 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2016 Toyota 4Runner in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2015 2015 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 17.02
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2014 2014 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 19.45
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2013 2013 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 20.11
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2013 2013 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 17.78
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2013 2013 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 19.49
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 21.6
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2011 2011 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 20.9
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 20.58
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 22.9
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2010 2010 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 20.16
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2009 2009 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic AWD w/low range 18.96
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2009 2009 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 20.71
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2009 2009 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 22.3
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic AWD w/low range 17.55
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 20.59
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2008 2008 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 23.4
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic AWD w/low range 16.47
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 19.11
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2007 2007 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 16.93
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic AWD w/low range 16.7
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic RWD 19.21
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 18.19
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 24
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic AWD w/low range 17.55
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic RWD 19.97
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 19.03
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2005 2005 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 21.75
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic AWD w/low range 16.85
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic RWD 18
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2004 2004 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 18.4
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2003 2003 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic AWD w/low range 17.19
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2003 2003 4dr SUV 260-hp 4.7L V8 5-sp automatic RWD 18.08
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2003 2003 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 19.05
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2003 2003 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 20.6
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2002 2002 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 18.82
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2002 2002 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 19
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2001 2001 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range 19.2
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2000 2000 4dr SUV 270-hp 4.0L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic RWD 19.5
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2000 2000 4dr SUV 183-hp 3.4L V6 4-sp automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range 18
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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota 4Runner

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
 

Toyota 4Runner 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 4Runner's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.