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Toyota 4Runner MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Toyota 4Runner fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Toyota 4Runner for 27 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 15–23 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 6 configurations rated 21–23 MPG combined and costing $2,800–$3,080 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2026 Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, at 23 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 17 MPG in 1984.
Toyota 4Runner MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 (N500) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 21–22 | 23 | $2,800–$3,080 |
| 2025 | 21–22 | 23 | $2,800–$3,080 |
| 2010-2024 (N280) Generation page | |||
| 2024 | 17 | — | $3,740–$3,850 |
| 2023 | 17 | — | $3,740–$3,850 |
| 2022 | 17 | — | $3,740–$3,850 |
| 2021 | 17 | — | $3,740–$3,820 |
| 2020 | 17 | — | $3,740–$3,820 |
| 2019 | 18 | — | $3,540–$3,640 |
| 2018 | 18 | — | $3,540–$3,640 |
| 2017 | 18 | — | $3,540–$3,640 |
| 2016 | 18–19 | — | $3,450–$3,540 |
| 2015 | 18–19 | — | $3,450–$3,550 |
| 2014 | 18–19 | — | $3,450–$3,540 |
| 2013 | 18–19 | — | $3,450–$3,550 |
| 2012 | 19 | — | $3,380–$3,520 |
| 2011 | 19 | — | $3,380–$3,520 |
| 2010 | 19–20 | — | $3,270–$3,440 |
| 2003-2009 (N210) Generation page | |||
| 2009 | 15–18 | — | $3,630–$4,360 |
| 2008 | 15–18 | — | $3,630–$4,360 |
| 2007 | 16–18 | — | $3,630–$4,080 |
| 2006 | 16–18 | — | $3,630–$4,080 |
| 2005 | 16–18 | — | $3,630–$4,080 |
| 2004 | 15–18 | — | $3,630–$4,360 |
| 2003 | 15–18 | — | $3,630–$4,360 |
| 2000-2002 (N180) Generation page | |||
| 2002 | 16 | — | $4,080 |
| 2001 | 16–17 | — | $3,840–$4,080 |
| 2000 | 16–19 | — | $3,440–$4,080 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Toyota 4Runner generations
4 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
Toyota 4Runner MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 16–19 |
| 1998 | 16–19 |
| 1997 | 16–19 |
| 1996 | 16–20 |
| 1995 | 13–18 |
| 1994 | 13–18 |
| 1993 | 13–18 |
| 1992 | 13–18 |
Show 8 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 14–18 |
| 1990 | 15–18 |
| 1989 | 15–18 |
| 1988 | 15–19 |
| 1987 | 16–19 |
| 1986 | 16–19 |
| 1985 | 19–21 |
| 1984 | 17 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Toyota 4Runner's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Toyota 4Runner run 15–23 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 21–23 MPG.
Which Toyota 4Runner model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 23 MPG.
How much does a Toyota 4Runner cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,800–$3,080 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,800.
Has the Toyota 4Runner's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2000 to 23 MPG in 2026, 4 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 17 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Toyota 4Runner?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2025 to 2026 (23 MPG).
Which Toyota 4Runner model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2004, 2006, 2009, 2019, 2021. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.