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2000-2002 Toyota 4Runner MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 16–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Toyota 4Runner at a glance
The 2000-2002 Toyota 4Runner covers 3 model years in the EPA database (11 configurations in all), rated 16–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $4,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Toyota 4Runner by model year
What the 2002 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$340
$4,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.80
Per 100 miles
$27.20
Five years
$20,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
Same
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Toyota 4Runner MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $4,080, $240 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2001 Toyota 4Runner MPG
16–17 MPG · $3,840–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 17 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,440 to $3,840, $400 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
2000 Toyota 4Runner MPG
16–19 MPG · $3,440–$4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (7)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,630 |
| 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD | 3.4L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.7L 4-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,840 |
| 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
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| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 3.4L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,080 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.
- California $5,550
- Washington $5,150
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (N180)
- 2003-2009 (N210)
- 2010-2024 (N280)
- 2025-2026 (N500)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Toyota 4Runner get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Toyota 4Runner at 16–19 MPG combined across 11 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (17 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Toyota 4Runner?
The 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2002.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Toyota 4Runner?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Toyota 4Runner per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,080 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Toyota 4Runner 100 miles?
About $27.20 per 100 miles for the 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Toyota 4Runner more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 18 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2002 Toyota 4Runner compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 4Runner 3.4L 6-cyl RWD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, the same as the class median of $4,080, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 228 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Toyota 4Runner different from the 2001 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 16 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,840 to $4,080, $240 more. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2002 against 2 configurations for 2001. See the 2001 Toyota 4Runner for that year.