- Newest year: 2021
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
- Same as 2020
2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG & Fuel Cost
13 model years · 14–15 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2021. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser at a glance
The 2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser covers 13 model years in the EPA database (13 configurations in all), rated 14–15 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2021, costs about $4,580 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD (14 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020; 2009, 2018, 2019 and 2021 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 15 MPG, was reached in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,580 | Same EPA ratings as 2020 |
| 2020 | Gas | 14 MPG | $4,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,380 | Same EPA ratings as 2018 |
| 2018 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,380 | Same EPA ratings as 2017 |
| 2017 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,400 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
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| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gas | 15 MPG | $4,360 | First year |
What the 2021 Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$382
$4,580 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.63
Per 100 miles
$30.53
Five years
$22,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$540more a year
Class median $4,040 a year, MY2021
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser as for the 2020 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2020 section above.See 2020
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,580 |
2020 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
14 MPG · $4,580/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration moves from 15 to 14 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,380 to $4,580, $200 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,580 |
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2018
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2019 Toyota Land Cruiser as for the 2018 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2018 section above.See 2018
2018 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2017
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser as for the 2017 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2017 section above.See 2017
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
15 MPG · $4,380/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,330 to $4,380, $50 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,380 |
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
15 MPG · $4,330/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,380 to $4,330, $50 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,330 |
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
15 MPG · $4,380/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,380.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,380 |
2014 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
15 MPG · $4,380/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,380.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,380 |
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
15 MPG · $4,380/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,380 |
2011 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
15 MPG · $4,400/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,360 to $4,400, $40 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,400 |
2010 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
15 MPG · $4,360/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 15 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,360.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser MPG
15 MPG · $4,360/yr
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD: $6,230 in California and $4,000 in Texas, a $2,230 difference.
- California $6,230
- Washington $5,770
- New York $4,580
- Florida $4,330
- Texas $4,000
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2021 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2000-2007 (J100)
- 2008-2021 (J200)
- 2024-2027* (J250)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser get?
EPA rates the 2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser at 14–15 MPG combined across 13 configurations and 13 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD, is rated 15 MPG (13 city, 18 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
The Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD reached the generation's best combined rating, 15 MPG, in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The lowest top rating, 14 MPG, was in 2020 and 2021.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020. In 2009, 2018, 2019 and 2021 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2008-2021 Toyota Land Cruiser compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser) is rated 13 MPG combined and costs $5,030 a year to fuel; the 2008-2021 model is rated 14–15 MPG and costs $4,330–$4,580 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $4,580 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,580 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser 100 miles?
About $30.53 per 100 miles for the Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD 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 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD is rated 13 city and 17 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 4 MPG.
How does the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Wagon 5.7L 8-cyl 4WD costs about $4,580 a year to fuel, $540 more than the class median of $4,040, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 196 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2021, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser different from the 2020 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2020 and 2021: 1 configuration rated 14 MPG combined. See the 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser for that year.