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2026 Toyota 4Runner Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions

2015–2026 model years42 variantsUp to 23 MPG combined
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2026 Toyota 4Runner Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner gets 23 mpg combined on the 2.4L 4-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 6,000 lbs, weighs 5,410 lbs, measures 194.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 21 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
23 mpg (22 city / 24 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.4L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8) · other 2026 trims rate 21–23 mpg combined
Engine
2.4L 4-cyl
2.4L · 4-Wheel Drive · Automatic (S8)
Max towing
6,000 lbs
Maximum when properly equipped
Curb weight
5,410 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: 4RUNNER HYBRID 4DR SUV
Length
194.9 in · 78 in wide · 73.6 in tall
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Fuel tank
19 gal
NHTSA overall
4-star (2024)

2026 Toyota 4Runner trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive222423
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive232423
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive202421
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192521
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202422
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202622

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Toyota 4Runner Generations

Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.

YearsVariantsEnginesDriveClassBest MPG
2025–2026122.4L4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23
2015–2024304.0LAll-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel DriveStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD19

Toyota 4Runner — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive222423Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive232423Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive202421Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192521Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Rear-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive192521Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive202421Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive232423Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)4-Wheel Drive232423Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive161917Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive172118Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172018Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive172018Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive172018Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive172118Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172018Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive172118Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172018Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive172018Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172118Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive172118Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Rear-Wheel Drive172219Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive172118Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L6 · 4.0LAutomatic (S5)All-Wheel Drive172118Regular Gasoline

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Toyota 4Runner — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?

The Toyota 4Runner is EPA-rated at up to 23 MPG combined (22 city / 24 highway).

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Toyota 4Runner?

When properly equipped, the Toyota 4Runner tows up to 6,000 lbs (i-FORCE MAX).

What engine does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner have?

The Toyota 4Runner uses a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Toyota 4Runner are covered here?

This page documents 42 verified Toyota 4Runner configurations across model years 2015–2026.

Which model year of the Toyota 4Runner is the most fuel efficient?

The 2026 Toyota 4Runner holds the highest combined rating at 23 MPG; the 2020 sits lowest at 17 MPG, a difference of 6 MPG (about 35%) across the 12 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Toyota 4Runner have?

The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Toyota 4Runner — 2.4L, 4L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Toyota 4Runner front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Toyota 4Runner appears in 4 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on 4-Wheel Drive.

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