AutoSpecData

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

2015–2026 model years72 variantsUp to 36 MPG combined
Real-World MPG QuestionsTowing LimitsBed Dimensions & Cargo SpaceService Intervals

2026 Toyota Highlander Specs at a Glance

The 2026 Toyota Highlander gets 35 mpg combined on the 2.5L All-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 5,000 lbs, weighs 4,553 lbs, measures 194.9 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 24 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.

Combined MPG
35 mpg (35 city / 34 hwy)
Best configuration: 2.5L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S6) · other 2026 trims rate 24–35 mpg combined
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L · All-Wheel Drive · Automatic (AV-S6) · 2 powertrains offered
Max towing
5,000 lbs
Maximum when properly equipped
Curb weight
4,553 lbs
Heaviest recorded configuration: HIGHLANDER 4DR SUV LIMITED HYBRID AWD
Length
194.9 in · 76 in wide · 68.1 in tall
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Fuel tank
17.9 gal
NHTSA overall
5-star (2024)

2026 Toyota Highlander trims and MPG

TrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombined
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435
Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353535
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive212824

Detailed Specifications

MPG & Fuel Economy

MPG for every year and trim

View details →

Engine Specifications

Engine Specs for every year and trim

View details →

Annual Fuel Cost

Fuel Cost for every year and trim

View details →

Transmission Specifications

Transmission for every year and trim

View details →

Drivetrain & Drive Type

Drivetrain for every year and trim

View details →

Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category

Vehicle Class for every year and trim

View details →

Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals

Maintenance for every year and trim

View details →

Towing Capacity

Towing for every year and trim

View details →

Fuel Tank Capacity

Gas Tank for every year and trim

View details →

Dimensions & Size

Dimensions for every year and trim

View details →

Curb Weight

Curb Weight for every year and trim

View details →

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Safety for every year and trim

View details →

Toyota Highlander — All Years Overview

YearTrimEngineTransDriveCityHwyCombinedFuel
2026Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353535Regular Gasoline
2026Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353535Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2025Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353535Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive363536Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2024Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive363536Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353535Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive222925Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2023Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L4 · 2.4LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive212824Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive363536Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353535Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212924Regular Gasoline
2022Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202823Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive363536Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353535Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212924Regular Gasoline
2021Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202823Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)Front-Wheel Drive363536Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353535Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L4 · 2.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive353435Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212924Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202823Regular Gasoline
2020Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive302829Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive292728Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L4 · 2.7LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2019Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive292728Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive302829Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L4 · 2.7LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2018Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive292728Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive302829Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L4 · 2.7LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive202422Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202622Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive192622Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)Front-Wheel Drive212723Regular Gasoline
2017Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S8)All-Wheel Drive202723Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive282828Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive272828Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L4 · 2.7LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive202522Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline
2016Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive192521Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive272828Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (AV-S6)All-Wheel Drive282828Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.7 L4 · 2.7LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive202522Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive192521Regular Gasoline
2015Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L6 · 3.5LAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive182420Regular Gasoline

Compare the Toyota Highlander with rivals

Compare across every brand

All Toyota Highlander specifications

More Toyota models

View all Toyota models →

Browse other makes

Toyota Highlander — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

The Toyota Highlander is EPA-rated at up to 36 MPG combined (36 city / 35 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2024 model year.

What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Toyota Highlander?

When properly equipped, the Toyota Highlander tows up to 5,000 lbs (V6 / Hybrid Max with Tow Package).

What engine does the 2026 Toyota Highlander have?

The Toyota Highlander uses a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.

What years of the Toyota Highlander are covered here?

This page documents 72 verified Toyota Highlander configurations across model years 2015–2026.

Which model year of the Toyota Highlander is the most fuel efficient?

The 2024 Toyota Highlander holds the highest combined rating at 36 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 28 MPG, a difference of 8 MPG (about 29%) across the 12 rated years on file.

How many engine options does the Toyota Highlander have?

The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Toyota Highlander — 2.4L, 2.5L, 2.7L, 3.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.

Is the 2026 Toyota Highlander front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?

The Toyota Highlander appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on All-Wheel Drive.

Free tools people use next

No account needed
Decode any VINEngine, drivetrain & towing from a VINCompare car sizesOverlay two vehicles to scaleMaintenance scheduleService intervals + PDF exportBest MPG, rankedTop EPA combined MPG by class