Toyota 4Runner vs Lincoln Navigator
The Toyota 4Runner is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota 4Runner leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Toyota 4Runner
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 42 configurations
2015–2027
Lincoln Navigator
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 35 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Toyota 4Runner | Lincoln Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 19 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 23 mpg ✓ | 17 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 26 mpg ✓ | 23 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,650 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 380 g/mi ✓ | 462 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, 4.0 | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S5) | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 42 | 35 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
4Runner vs Navigator: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Toyota 4Runner or the Lincoln Navigator?
The Toyota 4Runner is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $600 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota 4Runner runs about $2,650 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Lincoln Navigator — a difference of roughly $600 per year.
What engines do the 4Runner and Navigator offer?
Toyota 4Runner: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, 4.0. Lincoln Navigator: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Toyota 4Runner as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD and the Lincoln Navigator as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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