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2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner MPG & Fuel Cost
15 model years · 17–20 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, MY2024. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner at a glance
The 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner covers 15 model years in the EPA database (47 configurations in all), rated 17–20 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2024, costs about $3,740 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024; 2019 and 2021 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 20 MPG, was reached in 2010.
2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,740–$3,850 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,740–$3,850 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,740–$3,850 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,740–$3,820 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Gas | 17 MPG | $3,740–$3,820 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,640 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 18 MPG | $3,540–$3,640 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,450–$3,540 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,450–$3,550 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,450–$3,540 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $3,450–$3,550 | Ratings changed |
What the 2024 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$312
$3,740 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.23
Per 100 miles
$24.93
Five years
$18,700
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$310more a year
Class median $3,430 a year, MY2024
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2024 Toyota 4Runner MPG
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,740.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,740 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,820 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,850 |
2023 Toyota 4Runner MPG
17 MPG · $3,740–$3,850/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,740.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,740 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,820 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,850 |
2022 Toyota 4Runner MPG
17 MPG · $3,740–$3,850/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,740.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,740 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,820 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,850 |
2021 Toyota 4Runner MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2020
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Toyota 4Runner as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
2020 Toyota 4Runner MPG
17 MPG · $3,740–$3,820/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,540 to $3,740, $200 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,740 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,820 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,820 |
2019 Toyota 4Runner MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Toyota 4Runner as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Toyota 4Runner MPG
18 MPG · $3,540–$3,640/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,540.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,640 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,640 |
2017 Toyota 4Runner MPG
18 MPG · $3,540–$3,640/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,450 to $3,540, $90 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,640 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,640 |
2016 Toyota 4Runner MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,450–$3,540/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,450.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,450 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
2015 Toyota 4Runner MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,450–$3,550/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,450.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,450 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,550 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,550 |
2014 Toyota 4Runner MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,450–$3,540/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,450.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,450 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,540 |
2013 Toyota 4Runner MPG
18–19 MPG · $3,450–$3,550/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $3,380 to $3,450, $70 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,450 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl AWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | AWD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,550 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 21 | 18 | $3,550 |
2012 Toyota 4Runner MPG
19 MPG · $3,380–$3,520/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,380.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,380 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,520 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,520 |
2011 Toyota 4Runner MPG
19 MPG · $3,380–$3,520/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 19 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,380, $110 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,380 |
| 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 21 | 19 | $3,390 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,520 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,520 |
2010 Toyota 4Runner MPG
19–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,440/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.7L 4-cyl | RWD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,270 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
| 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl 4WD Automatic (S5) | 4.0L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,440 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD: $5,090 in California and $3,260 in Texas, a $1,830 difference.
- California $5,090
- Washington $4,720
- New York $3,740
- Florida $3,540
- Texas $3,260
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2024 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (N180)
- 2003-2009 (N210)
- 2010-2024 (N280)
- 2025-2026 (N500)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner get?
EPA rates the 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner at 17–20 MPG combined across 47 configurations and 15 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl RWD, is rated 20 MPG (18 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner?
The 4Runner 2.7L 4-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 20 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2019 and 2021 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2009 Toyota 4Runner) is rated 15–18 MPG combined and costs $3,630–$4,360 a year to fuel; the 2010-2024 model is rated 17–20 MPG and costs $3,270–$3,850 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Toyota 4Runner per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,740 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $3,740–$3,850 a year. That is a $110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2024 Toyota 4Runner 100 miles?
About $24.93 per 100 miles for the 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $24.93 and $25.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2024 Toyota 4Runner more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD is rated 16 city and 19 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 3 MPG.
How does the 2024 Toyota 4Runner compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 4Runner 4.0L 6-cyl RWD costs about $3,740 a year to fuel, $310 more than the class median of $3,430, and less than 4 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 263 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2024, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2024 Toyota 4Runner different from the 2023 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,740. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2024 against 3 configurations for 2023. See the 2023 Toyota 4Runner for that year.