Hybrid and petrol · 2001–2026
Toyota Highlander
MPG, running costs and specs for the Toyota Highlander. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 42 mpg, about $1,399 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 42 mpg
- 2026 official · 5.6 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,399
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 721 miles
- 65 L tank
- Seats
- 7
What a Highlander costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $10.36 per 100 miles | $1,399 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $16.46 per 100 km | $1,811 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $13.52 per 100 km | $1,501 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £15.72 per 100 miles | £1,100 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Highlander ranks
XU70 (4th generation), 2020–2027
Specs for the 2.5 hybrid AWD. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- XU70 (4th generation)
- Built
- 2020-2027
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,966 mm
- Width
- 1,930 mm
- Height
- 1,730 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,850 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,020 kg
- Boot
- 453 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,500 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
- Engine size
- 2,487 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 184 kW
- Torque
- 239 Nm
- Gearbox
- E-CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 65 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
- Adaptive cruise control
- Yes
XU50 (3rd generation), 2014–2019
Specs for the 3.5 V6 GX AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- XU50 (3rd generation)
- Built
- 2014-2019
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,890 mm
- Width
- 1,925 mm
- Height
- 1,730 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,789 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,955 kg
- Boot
- 391 L
- Towing (braked)
- 2,000 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,064 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 179 kW
- Torque
- 303 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 222 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2014
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
XU40 (2nd generation), 2008–2013
Specs for the 3.5 V6 AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- XU40 (2nd generation)
- Built
- 2008-2013
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,785 mm
- Width
- 1,910 mm
- Height
- 1,760 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,790 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,990 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 2,000 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,456 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 201 kW
- Torque
- 337 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.6 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 72 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2008
- Airbags
- 7
XU20 (1st generation, Kluger), 2001–2007
Specs for the 3.3 V6 AWD; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- SUV
- Size class
- Large SUV
- Generation
- XU20 (1st generation, Kluger)
- Built
- 2001-2007
- Seats
- 7
- Doors
- 5
- Drive
- AWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,690 mm
- Width
- 1,825 mm
- Height
- 1,735 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,715 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,800 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 2,000 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.3 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,311 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 172 kW
- Torque
- 328 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 72 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 9.5 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 9.6 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 10.6 L/100km | 27 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 11.6 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 11.5 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Hybrid | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.7 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Toyota Highlander questions
What MPG does the Toyota Highlander get?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander gets 42 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.6 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Toyota Highlander cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,399 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Toyota Highlander go on a full tank?
About 721 miles (1,161 km) from its 65 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Toyota Highlander tow?
1,500 kg braked, for the 2.5 hybrid AWD.
How big is the Toyota Highlander's trunk?
453 L, for the 2.5 hybrid AWD.
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