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Toyota Highlander MPG

MPG	Number of Vehicles
15 miles per gallon	7 vehicles
16 miles per gallon	8 vehicles
17 miles per gallon	9 vehicles
18 miles per gallon	14 vehicles
19 miles per gallon	17 vehicles
20 miles per gallon	24 vehicles
21 miles per gallon	30 vehicles
22 miles per gallon	44 vehicles
23 miles per gallon	57 vehicles
24 miles per gallon	42 vehicles
25 miles per gallon	42 vehicles
26 miles per gallon	21 vehicles
27 miles per gallon	15 vehicles
28 miles per gallon	6 vehicles
29 miles per gallon	1 vehicles
30 miles per gallon	2 vehicles
31 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
32 miles per gallon	0 vehicles
33 miles per gallon	1 vehicles

Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2018	2018 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	24.48	See all data
With the turbocharged 265hp 2.4L I4 engine, 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2018 Toyota Highlander has been averaging 24.48 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2018 Toyota Highlanders in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 73 miles per hour (about 48.6 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (0.5 percent), in heavy traffic (0.1 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent). In addition, the average 2018 Toyota Highlander in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2017	2017 4dr SUV 257-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	26.5	See all data

2016	2016 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	23.51	See all data

2015	2015 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	23.5	See all data

2014	2014 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	23.7	See all data

2013	2013 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	19.4	See all data

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2012	2012 4dr SUV 257-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	32.52	See all data

2012	2012 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	21.04	See all data

2012	2012 4dr SUV 187-hp 2.7L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	22.97	See all data

2011	2011 4dr SUV 257-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	28.9	See all data

2011	2011 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	20.5	See all data

2011	2011 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	21.52	See all data

2010	2010 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	21.9	See all data

2010	2010 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	17	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV 257-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	23.98	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	22.54	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	24.9	See all data

2009	2009 4dr SUV 187-hp 2.7L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	24	See all data

2008	2008 4dr SUV 257-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	26.28	See all data

2008	2008 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	21.23	See all data

2008	2008 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	25	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV 257-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	22.6	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV 208-hp 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	24.17	See all data

2007	2007 4dr SUV 155-hp 2.4L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	30.12	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 257-hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	25.35	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 208-hp 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT FWD	25.82	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	19.87	See all data

2006	2006 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	20.3	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	20.49	See all data

2005	2005 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	18	See all data

2005.5	2005.5 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	15.9	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	21.45	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	16.79	See all data

2004	2004 4dr SUV 155-hp 2.4L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	20	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	19.6	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 270-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD	18.57	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 155-hp 2.4L I4 4-sp automatic AWD	18.92	See all data

2003	2003 4dr SUV 155-hp 2.4L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	22.25	See all data

2002	2002 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	21	See all data

2002	2002 4dr SUV 155-hp 2.4L I4 4-sp automatic FWD	26.9	See all data

2001	2001 4dr SUV 295-hp 3.5L V6 8-sp shiftable automatic AWD	22.4	See all data

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Comment
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

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Toyota Highlander Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

Toyota Highlander MPG

TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Highlander

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

Toyota Highlander Gas Mileage (MPG)