Toyota Highlander vs Land Rover Range Rover
The Toyota Highlander is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Land Rover Range Rover, a 8 mpg advantage and costs about $1,150 less per year to fuel.
Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota Highlander leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Toyota Highlander
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 72 configurations
2015–2027
Land Rover Range Rover
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 191 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Toyota Highlander | Land Rover Range Rover |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 36 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 36 mpg ✓ | 26 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 35 mpg ✓ | 30 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $1,700 ✓ | $2,850 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 245 g/mi | 102 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start | SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (AV-S6), Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S9) |
| Drivetrains | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Premium, Premium and Electricity, Diesel |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2015–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 72 | 191 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Highlander vs Range Rover: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Toyota Highlander or the Land Rover Range Rover?
The Toyota Highlander is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 36 mpg combined versus 28 mpg for the Land Rover Range Rover, a 8 mpg advantage and costs about $1,150 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota Highlander runs about $1,700 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,850 for the Land Rover Range Rover — a difference of roughly $1,150 per year.
What engines do the Highlander and Range Rover offer?
Toyota Highlander: SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, SIDI & PFI, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, SIDI & PFI; with Stop-start. Land Rover Range Rover: SIDI; Mild Hybrid, SIDI, SIDI; PHEV, SIDI; SV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
Yes — the EPA classifies both the Toyota Highlander and the Land Rover Range Rover as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they compete directly.
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