2026 Toyota 4Runner MPG & Gas Mileage: 21

Name: Toyota 4Runner MPG & Fuel Economy
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Toyota 4Runner MPG — All Years

Year	Trim	Engine	Fuel	City (MPG)	Hwy (MPG)	Combined (MPG)
2026Config 1 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	22	24	23
2026Config 2 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	23	24	23
2026Config 3 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	20	24	21
2026Config 4 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	19	25	21
2026Config 5 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	20	24	22
2026Config 6 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	20	26	22
2025Config 1 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	20	26	22
2025Config 2 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	20	24	22
2025Config 3 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	19	25	21
2025Config 4 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	20	24	21
2025Config 5 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	23	24	23
2025Config 6 of 6	Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L	4 2.4L	Regular Gasoline	23	24	23
2024Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2024Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2024Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2023Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2023Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2023Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2022Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2022Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2022Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2021Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2021Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2021Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2020Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2020Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2020Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	16	19	17
2019Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	21	18
2019Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	20	18
2019Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	20	18
2018Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	20	18
2018Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	21	18
2018Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	20	18
2017Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	21	18
2017Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	20	18
2017Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	20	18
2016Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	22	19
2016Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	21	18
2016Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	21	18
2015Config 1 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	22	19
2015Config 2 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	21	18
2015Config 3 of 3	Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L	6 4.0L	Regular Gasoline	17	21	18

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Toyota 4Runner data analysis

Best combined MPG: 23 MPG

Best combined figure for the Toyota 4Runner is 23 MPG (2026, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid) — thirsty for its era, where a mid-size sedan returns 32 MPG on the same cycle. The weakest is 17 MPG (2020, Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L). At 15,000 miles a year and $3.50/gal that is $2,283 against $3,088 — a $805 annual swing, enough to outweigh most price differences between two used examples. That is rank 17 of 52 standard sport utility vehicles in this dataset, 69th percentile. The cohort median is 22.5 MPG, so this vehicle sits 0.5 MPG above the middle of the field. Next rung up is the BMW X6 at 24 MPG, 1 MPG clear of this one. Immediately behind: the Audi Q7 at 22 MPG. The 2026 model averages 22 MPG across 6 configurations. The efficiency peak is the 2026 car, not the newest one — usually a weight or all-wheel-drive change rather than a worse engine.

City versus highway

22 city / 24 highway on the 2026 Toyota 4Runner. Only 2 MPG separates the cycles, so driving mix barely changes the outcome. Expect 10–15% under the EPA figure in real use. Cold starts, roof boxes and 80 mph cruising widen that gap. EPA's own annual cost estimate for the best configuration is $2,650. Tailpipe CO₂ is 380 g/mile, about 5.7 metric tons a year.

What drives the spread

42 EPA-tested configurations across 2015–2026. Drivetrain is the biggest lever: 4-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive versions are certified separately and rarely land within 2 MPG of each other. 7 distinct engine descriptions appear in the record, which is why quoting one figure for the nameplate misleads. EPA revised its test methodology in 2008; ratings from before then read several MPG higher than the same car would score today. Sources for these 42 rows: manufacturer filings, covering 12 model years.

How Toyota 4Runner combined fuel economy varies

Across 42 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2026 Toyota 4Runner, combined fuel economy runs from 17 MPG to 23 MPG. The strongest figure belongs to the 2025 Toyota 4Runner (Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L) at 23 MPG, and the weakest to the 2024 car (Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L) at 17 MPG — a spread of 35%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Toyota 4Runner would be misleading.

What changed for 2026

Average combined fuel economy for the 2026 Toyota 4Runner is 22 MPG, against 22 MPG for the 2025 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

Configurations behind these Toyota 4Runner numbers

The 2015 through 2026 Toyota 4Runner entries here cover the variants Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L and Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 4.0 L. 2026 is the busiest model year in the record with 6 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted combined fuel economy figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Official Factory Specs vs. AutoSpecData Expert Benchmarks

The EPA highway loop never holds interstate speed. Here is what the same engine does when you sit on the cruise control.

Cruise speed	EPA highway spec	AutoSpecData adjusted MPG	Fuel you lose
60 mph	26 MPG	26 MPG	0%
65 mph	26 MPG	23.7 MPG	9%
70 mph	26 MPG	21.7 MPG	17%
75 mph	26 MPG	19.9 MPG	24%
80 mph	26 MPG	18.2 MPG	30%

Our Real-World Speed MPG Adjuster re-scales the Toyota 4Runner EPA highway result with a quadratic drag term (mpg = hwy ÷ (1 + k·(v² − 60²)/60²), k = 0.55 for trucks, SUVs and vans, 0.42 for cars). Wind, roof racks, and a heavy right foot make it worse, never better.

Frequently Asked Questions About 4Runner MPG

What is the MPG of the Toyota 4Runner?

The Toyota 4Runner gets up to 23 MPG combined (22 city / 24 highway) in the 2026 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.

Which Toyota 4Runner trim has the best fuel economy?

The Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 23 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.

Toyota 4Runner Fuel Economy (MPG)

What is the real-world gas mileage of a 2026 Toyota 4Runner?