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2020 Toyota 4Runner 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight

0-60 mph, quickest trim

6.8s

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4Runner: 6.8 s2.7 s10.2 sQuicker on the left
135 SUVs (2020). One dot per model: its quickest trim. Estimates included.

Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight

2020 Toyota 4Runner: 0-60 and power-to-weight by trim
TrimEnginehpTorqueCurb weighthp per tonlb per hp0-60 and basisTransmissionDrivetrainMSRP
SR5 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,675 lb11617.36.8 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$37,995
SR5 Premium 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,675 lb11617.36.8 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$41,190
TRD Off-Road 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,750 lb11417.66.9 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$39,840
TRD Off Road Premium 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,750 lb11417.66.9 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$42,570
TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,750 lb11417.66.9 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$42,570
Venture 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,750 lb11417.66.9 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$44,385
TRD Pro 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,750 lb11417.66.9 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$49,865
Limited 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,805 lb11217.87.0 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$47,020
Nightshade 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,805 lb11217.87.0 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$48,760
Nightshade Special Edition 4WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,805 lb11217.87.0 sEstimate5-speed automatic4WD$48,760
SR5 2WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,400 lb12316.37.1 sEstimate5-speed automatic2WD$36,120
SR5 Premium 2WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,400 lb12316.37.1 sEstimate5-speed automatic2WD$39,315
Limited 2WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,525 lb11916.87.3 sEstimate5-speed automatic2WD$44,985
Nightshade 2WD4.0L 6-cyl270 hp278 lb-ft4,525 lb11916.87.3 sEstimate5-speed automatic2WD$46,725

Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.

Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.

Engines offered

1 engine offered.

Engines offered, cheapest trim of each
EngineTrimshpCheapest trimMSRPPrice stepFuel a yearFuel vs base
4.0L 6-cyl14270 hpSR5 2WD$36,120Base$2,259Base

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.

Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.

Transmission

CVT: no.

Transmissions by trim
TransmissionTrimsCheapest trimMSRPQuickest 0-60
5-speed automatic14SR5 2WD$36,1206.8 s

Rivals with more hp and better mpg

Compared with the SR5 2WD: 270 hp, 17 mpg, $36,120. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.

2020 rivals with more hp and better mpg
ModelTrimhpmpgMSRP0-60
Honda PilotLX 2WD280 hp22 mpg$31,650N/A
Jeep WranglerUnlimited Sport Altitude 4WD285 hp20 mpg$31,7957.3 s
Kia TellurideLX FWD291 hp23 mpg$31,8906.9 s
Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD291 hp22 mpg$31,9756.4 s
Nissan PathfinderS 2WD284 hp23 mpg$31,9806.7 s
Honda PassportSport FWD280 hp22 mpg$31,990N/A

Cheapest 6 of 19.

4Runner by year

6.4 s6.6 s6.8 s7.0 s7.2 s7.4 s7.6 s7.8 s2009201220152018202120242026
Quickest 0-60 of any trim, seconds.
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Most horsepower of any trim.

Which is faster?

Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.

Compare with

2020 Toyota 4Runner: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser.

2020 Toyota 4Runner6.8 s2020 Toyota Land Cruiser7.0 s
Seconds to 60 mph. Shorter bar is quicker.
2020 Toyota 4Runner and 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser
Measure2020 Toyota 4Runner2020 Toyota Land Cruiser
TrimSR5 4WD4WD
0-606.8 s7.0 s
BasisEstimateOnline
Horsepower270 hp381 hp
Curb weight4,675 lb5,815 lb
hp per ton116131
lb per hp17.315.3
MSRP$37,995$85,415

What this cannot tell you

0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.

Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.

How values are checked