Ford Expedition vs Toyota Sequoia: fuel economy and fuel cost
In model year 2026 the Toyota Sequoia is the cheaper of the two to fuel: about $2,920 a year for its lowest-cost configuration (Sequoia, 22 MPG combined), against $3,490 for the Ford Expedition (Expedition, 19 MPG combined). That is $570 a year, or $2,850 over five years.
One of the two is offered only with a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain in this model year; the other has gasoline configurations. Costs assume 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel and electricity prices for both vehicles, using the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Each figure is rounded to $10 and every difference is calculated from the rounded values.
The EPA is still publishing model year 2027 ratings, so this page compares model year 2026, the latest complete year.
- Gas
- Standard SUVs
Ford Expedition
Lowest fuel cost configuration
Expedition
$23.27 per 100 miles
15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
2 configurations in MY2026
- Hybrid
- Standard SUVs
Toyota Sequoia
Lowest fuel cost configuration
Sequoia
$19.47 per 100 miles
15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
4 configurations in MY2026
What the fuel costs
Annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration
- Ford Expedition$3,490 a year · $23.27 per 100 mi
- Toyota Sequoia$2,920 a year · $19.47 per 100 mi
Difference per year
$570
Toyota Sequoia costs less to fuel
Over 5 years
$2,850
$570 a year × 5, 15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices
Head to head, MY2026
| Measure | Ford Expedition | Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest-cost configuration | Expedition | Sequoia |
| Powertrain | Gas | Hybrid |
| Combined rating | 19 MPG | 22 MPG (better) |
| City rating | 16 MPG | 21 MPG (better) |
| Highway rating | 24 MPG | 24 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,490/yr | $2,920/yr (better) |
| Cost per 100 miles | $23.27 | $19.47 (better) |
| Annual cost range, all configurations | $3,490–$3,680 | $2,920–$3,980 |
| Configurations in MY2026 | 2 | 4 |
| EPA class | Standard SUVs | Standard SUVs |
Best configuration by powertrain
| Powertrain | Ford Expedition | Toyota Sequoia |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 19 MPG · $3,490/yr Expedition | Not offered in MY2026 |
| Hybrid | Not offered in MY2026 | 22 MPG · $2,920/yr Sequoia |
Each cell shows the combined rating and the annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration with that powertrain.
Where each one comes out ahead
Generated from the numbers above, comparing the lowest fuel cost configurations. No subjective judgements.
Ford Expedition
- Offers gas configurations in MY2026; the Toyota Sequoia does not
Toyota Sequoia
- Lower annual fuel cost: $2,920 vs $3,490
- Higher combined rating: 22 MPG vs 19 MPG
- Higher city rating: 21 MPG vs 16 MPG
- Offers hybrid configurations in MY2026; the Ford Expedition does not
Level on: highway rating (24 MPG)
Year by year
| Model year | Ford Expedition | Toyota Sequoia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined | Per year | Combined | Per year | |
| 2026 | 18–19 MPG | $3,490–$3,680 | 20–22 MPG | $2,920–$3,980 |
| 2025 | 18–19 MPG | $3,460–$3,680 | 20–22 MPG | $2,980–$3,240 |
| 2024 | 17–19 MPG | $3,400–$3,840 | 20–22 MPG | $2,920–$3,240 |
| 2023 | 17–19 MPG | $3,400–$3,840 | 20–22 MPG | $2,920–$3,220 |
| 2022 | 17–19 MPG | $3,400–$3,840 | 14–15 MPG | $4,380–$4,550 |
| 2021 | 18–19 MPG | $3,350–$3,630 | 14–15 MPG | $4,470–$4,550 |
| 2020 | 18–19 MPG | $3,440–$3,630 | 14–15 MPG | $4,410–$4,550 |
| 2019 | 18–20 MPG | $3,340–$3,630 | 14–15 MPG | $4,410–$4,540 |
| 2018 | 18–20 MPG | $3,280–$3,570 | 14–15 MPG | $4,400–$4,530 |
| 2017 | 16–18 MPG | $3,720–$3,990 | 14–15 MPG | $4,410–$4,670 |
| 2016 | 16–18 MPG | $3,620–$3,990 | 14–15 MPG | $4,460–$4,540 |
| 2015 | 16–18 MPG | $3,620–$3,990 | 14–15 MPG | $4,450–$4,550 |
| 2014 | 15–16 MPG | $4,090–$4,460 | 14–15 MPG | $4,450–$4,570 |
| 2013 | 15–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,460 | 14–15 MPG | $4,390–$4,580 |
| 2012 | 15–16 MPG | $4,090–$4,460 | 14–16 MPG | $3,980–$4,540 |
| 2011 | 13–16 MPG | $4,080–$5,060 | 14–16 MPG | $3,980–$4,530 |
| 2010 | 14–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,670 | 14–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2009 | 16 MPG | $4,080 | 14–15 MPG | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2008 | 14 MPG | $4,670 | 14–15 MPG | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2007 | 15 MPG | $4,360 | 15 MPG | $4,360 |
| 2006 | 14 MPG | $4,670 | 14–15 MPG | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2005 | 14 MPG | $4,670 | 15 MPG | $4,360 |
| 2004 | 13–15 MPG | $4,360–$5,030 | 14 MPG | $4,670 |
| 2003 | 14 MPG | $4,670 | 14 MPG | $4,670 |
| 2002 | 13–16 MPG | $4,080–$5,030 | 14 MPG | $4,670 |
| 2001 | 13–16 MPG | $4,080–$5,030 | 14 MPG | $4,670 |
Earlier model years are costed with today's fuel prices, so the table shows how each model's efficiency changed, not what fuel cost at the time. Ranges cover every configuration of that model year.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to fuel, the Ford Expedition or the Toyota Sequoia?
The Toyota Sequoia is cheaper: about $2,920 a year against $3,490 for the Ford Expedition, a difference of $570 a year. That compares the lowest-cost configuration of each in model year 2026 at 15,000 miles a year with the same fuel prices.
How much would the Toyota Sequoia save over five years?
About $2,850 ($570 a year for five years), assuming 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel prices. Your total depends on how much you drive and on local prices; see fuel cost by state.
Which has the better fuel economy rating, the Ford Expedition or the Toyota Sequoia?
The Toyota Sequoia is rated 22 MPG combined against 19 MPG for the Ford Expedition. City: 16 MPG vs 21 MPG. Highway: 24 MPG vs 24 MPG. These are the EPA ratings of each model's lowest-cost configuration.
How is the annual fuel cost calculated?
Distance of 15,000 miles a year at the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Gasoline is priced at $4.36/gal (EIA U.S. average for regular, Sep 2026) and electricity at 18.3¢/kWh (EIA U.S. residential average, Jul 2026); premium and diesel configurations use their own EIA prices. Each result is rounded to $10, and differences are calculated from the rounded figures.
Are the Ford Expedition and the Toyota Sequoia in the same class?
Yes. The EPA classes both as Standard SUVs.
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