Toyota 4Runner MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Toyota 4Runner MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 1984 to 2026.
4Runner MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 174 configurations of the 4Runner across gas and hybrid versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner Hybrid 4WDHybrid | 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | Part-time 4WD | 23 | 24 | 23 | View |
| 4Runner Hybrid 4WDHybrid | 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | 22 | 24 | 23 | View |
| 4Runner 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | View |
| 4Runner 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 20 | 24 | 22 | View |
| 4Runner 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | Part-time 4WD | 19 | 25 | 21 | View |
| 4Runner 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | 4WD | 20 | 24 | 21 | View |
4Runner MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every 4Runner configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When 4Runner Fuel Economy Changed
The 4Runner's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 1985: The top combined rating rises to 21 MPG, up from 17 MPG the year before.
- 2025: The first hybrid 4Runner shows up in the EPA data. Its 23 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 17 MPG.
How the 4Runner Compares
The EPA rated 55 full-size SUVs for 2026. The best 4Runner version, at 23 MPG combined, ties for 13th with 7 other models of 55. Combined ratings in the class run from 14 to 37 MPG, with a median of 21. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeep Cherokee | 37 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota Grand Highlander | 36 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG |
| 4 | Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus TX | 27 MPG |
| 13 | Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG |
What Does a 4Runner Cost to Fuel?
Pick a 4Runner, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
4Runner MPG Questions
Which 4Runner year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2026 4Runner Hybrid 4WD holds the top EPA rating at 23 MPG combined (23 city, 24 highway).
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid 4Runner?
The 2025 and 2026 4Runner 2WD with the 2.4L 4-cylinder and rear-wheel drive is rated at 22 MPG combined (20 city, 26 highway).
Is there still a gas-only 4Runner?
Yes. The 2026 4Runner lineup includes 4 gas-only versions, rated 21 to 22 MPG combined.
Does four-wheel drive hurt 4Runner fuel economy?
A little. On the 2026 4Runner, the best rear-wheel drive version is rated at 22 MPG combined and the best four-wheel drive version at 21 MPG.
Why doesn't my 4Runner match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
This page was built by Cedrick Reese from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, which holds 174 ratings for the Toyota 4Runner from 1984 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov