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Toyota Highlander MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
26 model years · 2001–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Toyota Highlander fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Toyota Highlander for 26 model years, 2001 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–36 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 3 configurations rated 24–35 MPG combined and costing $1,860–$2,750 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2001 is the 2024 Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, at 36 MPG.
Toyota Highlander MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2026 (XU70) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 24 | 35 | $1,860–$2,750 |
| 2025 | 24–25 | 35 | $1,860–$2,750 |
| 2024 | 24–25 | 35–36 | $1,820–$2,750 |
| 2023 | 24–25 | 35–36 | $1,820–$2,750 |
| 2022 | 23–24 | 35–36 | $1,820–$2,860 |
| 2021 | 23–24 | 35–36 | $1,820–$2,870 |
| 2020 | 23–24 | 35–36 | $1,820–$2,860 |
| 2014-2019 (XU50) Generation page | |||
| 2019 | 22–23 | 28–29 | $2,260–$3,030 |
| 2018 | 22–23 | 28–29 | $2,260–$3,030 |
| 2017 | 22–23 | 28–29 | $2,260–$3,030 |
| 2016 | 20–22 | 28 | $2,320–$3,200 |
| 2015 | 20–22 | 28 | $2,320–$3,200 |
| 2014 | 20–22 | 28 | $2,320–$3,200 |
| 2008-2013 (XU40) Generation page | |||
| 2013 | 19–22 | 28 | $2,370–$3,470 |
| 2012 | 19–22 | 28 | $2,370–$3,470 |
| 2011 | 19–22 | 28 | $2,360–$3,470 |
| 2010 | 19–22 | 26 | $2,510–$3,440 |
| 2009 | 19–22 | 26 | $2,510–$3,440 |
| 2008 | 19–20 | 26 | $2,510–$3,440 |
| 2001-2007 (XU20) Generation page | |||
| 2007 | 19–22 | 26 | $2,510–$3,440 |
| 2006 | 19–22 | 26–27 | $2,420–$3,440 |
| 2005 | 19–22 | — | $2,970–$3,440 |
| 2004 | 19–22 | — | $2,970–$3,440 |
| 2003 | 18–22 | — | $2,970–$3,630 |
| 2002 | 18–22 | — | $2,970–$3,630 |
| 2001 | 18–22 | — | $2,970–$3,630 |
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 Highlander generations
4 generations between 2001 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Toyota Highlander's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Toyota Highlander run 18–36 MPG across model years 2001 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 24–35 MPG.
Which Toyota Highlander model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2001, at 36 MPG.
How much does a Toyota Highlander cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,860–$2,750 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,860.
Has the Toyota Highlander's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2001 to 35 MPG in 2026, 13 MPG more.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Toyota Highlander?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2006 to 2026 (26–36 MPG).
Which Toyota Highlander model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2003, 2024. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.