2023 Toyota Highlander 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.9s
- L FWD, 265 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 141 of 176 SUVs (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 127 of 176 SUVs (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,155 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $36,620 |
| LE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,155 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $39,020 |
| XLE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,199 lb | 126 | 15.8 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,020 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,465 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 7.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $42,220 |
| XSE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,221 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $43,615 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,515 lb | 108 | 18.6 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $45,220 |
| Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,495 lb | 108 | 18.5 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $47,980 |
| Hybrid XLE Bronze AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | N/A | 4,515 lb | 108 | 18.6 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $47,980 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $49,825 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 7.2 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,425 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $53,025 |
| L AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $38,220 |
| LE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $40,620 |
| XLE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,376 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $43,620 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 7.6 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,225 |
| XSE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,420 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 8.0 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,565 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $40,620 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $43,620 |
| Limited FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $46,275 |
| Hybrid Bronze Edition FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $46,380 |
| Hybrid XLE Bronze FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $46,380 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $47,875 |
| Platinum FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $49,475 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CVT | FWD | $51,075 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 12 | 265 hp | L FWD | $36,620 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 12 | 243 hp | Hybrid LE FWD | $40,620 | +$4,000 | $1,067 | -$469 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 12 of 24 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 12 | L FWD | $36,620 | 6.9 s |
| CVT | 12 | Hybrid LE FWD | $40,620 | 7.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the L FWD: 265 hp, 25 mpg, $36,620. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $40,300 | N/A |
| MINI Countryman | Classic John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $41,500 | 5.1 s |
Highlander by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Ford Explorer: 0.7 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Ford Explorer.
| Measure | 2023 Toyota Highlander | 2023 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | L FWD | AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.9 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 300 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,155 lb | 4,437 lb |
| hp per ton | 128 | 135 |
| lb per hp | 15.7 | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $36,620 | $38,760 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree