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2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 21–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner at a glance
The 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner covers 2 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 21–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $2,800 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2026.
2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner by model year
What the 2026 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$247
$2,960 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.93
Per 100 miles
$19.73
Five years
$14,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$150less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Toyota 4Runner MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,070 |
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,080 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2,800 |
| Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 22 | 24 | 23 | $2,810 |
2025 Toyota 4Runner MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,800–$3,080/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $2,960 |
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,070 |
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,080 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2,800 |
| 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD Automatic (S8) | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 4WD | 23 | 24 | 23 | $2,810 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $4,020 in California and $2,580 in Texas, a $1,440 difference.
- California $4,020
- Washington $3,730
- New York $2,960
- Florida $2,790
- Texas $2,580
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (N180)
- 2003-2009 (N210)
- 2010-2024 (N280)
- 2025-2026 (N500)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner get?
EPA rates the 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner at 21–23 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD, is rated 23 MPG (23 city, 24 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–22 MPG; Hybrid: 23 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner?
Every model year of the 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner tops out at 23 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026.
How does the 2025-2026 Toyota 4Runner compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2010-2024 Toyota 4Runner) is rated 17–20 MPG combined and costs $3,270–$3,850 a year to fuel; the 2025-2026 model is rated 21–23 MPG and costs $2,800–$3,080 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Toyota 4Runner per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,960 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,800–$3,080 a year. That is a $280 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Toyota 4Runner 100 miles?
About $19.73 per 100 miles for the 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.67 and $20.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,960 a year to fuel, $150 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 6 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.4L 4-cyl turbo 4WD) is rated 23 MPG against 22 MPG for the best gas version (4Runner 2.4L 4-cyl turbo RWD), 1 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,800 versus $2,960 a year, a saving of $160.
Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,800. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2026 against 6 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Toyota 4Runner for that year.