2021 Toyota 4Runner 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.8s
- SR5 4WD, 270 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 108 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 97 of 145 SUVs (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,675 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,640 |
| Trail Special Edition 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,675 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $40,615 |
| SR5 Premium 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,675 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $41,700 |
| Venture 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,675 lb | 116 | 17.3 | 6.8 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $44,895 |
| TRD Off-Road 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,750 lb | 114 | 17.6 | 6.9 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $40,730 |
| TRD Off Road Premium 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,750 lb | 114 | 17.6 | 6.9 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $43,325 |
| TRD Off-Road Premium 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,750 lb | 114 | 17.6 | 6.9 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $43,325 |
| Venture Special Edition 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,750 lb | 114 | 17.6 | 6.9 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $44,855 |
| TRD Pro 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,750 lb | 114 | 17.6 | 6.9 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $50,745 |
| Limited 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,805 lb | 112 | 17.8 | 7.0 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $47,705 |
| Nightshade Special Edition 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,805 lb | 112 | 17.8 | 7.0 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $49,080 |
| Nightshade 4WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,805 lb | 112 | 17.8 | 7.0 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $49,120 |
| SR5 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,400 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 2WD | $36,765 |
| Trail Special Edition 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,400 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 2WD | $38,740 |
| SR5 Premium 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,400 lb | 123 | 16.3 | 7.1 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 2WD | $39,825 |
| Limited 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,525 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 7.3 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 2WD | $45,670 |
| Nightshade 2WD | 4.0L 6-cyl | 270 hp | 278 lb-ft | 4,525 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 7.3 sEstimate | 5-speed automatic | 2WD | $47,085 |
| Trail Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,400 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5-speed automatic | RWD | $38,740 |
| Trail Edition 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,750 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $40,615 |
| Venture Edition 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,750 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $44,895 |
| Nightshade Edition RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,400 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5-speed automatic | RWD | $47,085 |
| Nightshade Edition 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4,750 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5-speed automatic | 4WD | $49,120 |
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.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 270 hp | SR5 2WD | $36,765 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-speed automatic | 22 | SR5 2WD | $36,765 | 6.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the SR5 2WD: 270 hp, 17 mpg, $36,765. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee | 80th Anniversary FWD | 271 hp | 23 mpg | $32,110 | 6.2 s |
| Kia Telluride | LX FWD | 291 hp | 23 mpg | $32,190 | N/A |
| Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | 280 hp | 23 mpg | $32,550 | N/A |
| Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 291 hp | 22 mpg | $32,675 | 6.4 s |
| Honda Passport | Sport FWD | 280 hp | 22 mpg | $32,790 | N/A |
| Chevrolet Traverse | LS FWD | 310 hp | 21 mpg | $33,200 | 6.3 s |
Cheapest 6 of 19.
4Runner by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Toyota Land Cruiser: 0.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser.
| Measure | 2021 Toyota 4Runner | 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | SR5 4WD | Heritage Edition 4WD |
| 0-60 | 6.8 s | 6.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 270 hp | 381 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,675 lb | 5,715 lb |
| hp per ton | 116 | 133 |
| lb per hp | 17.3 | 15.0 |
| MSRP | $38,640 | $87,995 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree