2024 Toyota Highlander 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.5s
- LE FWD, 265 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 134 of 184 SUVs (2024).
- Horsepower: rank 140 of 184 SUVs (2024).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $39,270 |
| LE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $40,870 |
| XLE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,376 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,420 |
| XSE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,420 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $44,015 |
| XLE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,376 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $44,020 |
| XSE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,420 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,965 |
| Limited FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $46,525 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,475 |
| Platinum FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $49,725 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,675 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,465 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 7.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $40,970 |
| Hybrid LE Nightshade FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,465 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 7.0 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $41,970 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,465 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 7.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $42,570 |
| Hybrid LE Nightshade AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,465 lb | 109 | 18.4 | 7.0 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $43,570 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,515 lb | 108 | 18.6 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $44,120 |
| Hybrid XLE Nightshade FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,515 lb | 108 | 18.6 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $45,120 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,515 lb | 108 | 18.6 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $45,720 |
| Hybrid XLE Nightshade AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,515 lb | 108 | 18.6 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $46,720 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $48,225 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $50,175 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $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 | $53,375 |
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 | 10 | 265 hp | LE FWD | $39,270 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 12 | 243 hp | Hybrid LE FWD | $40,970 | +$1,700 | $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 22 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVT | 12 | Hybrid LE FWD | $40,970 | 7.0 s |
| 8-speed automatic | 10 | LE FWD | $39,270 | 6.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LE FWD: 265 hp, 25 mpg, $39,270. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 268 hp | 26 mpg | $41,000 | N/A |
| Dodge Hornet | R/T AWD | 288 hp | 29 mpg | $41,400 | 5.6 s |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $43,800 | 4.9 s |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | Sprint AWD | 285 hp | 29 mpg | $43,845 | 5.8 s |
Highlander by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2024 Ford Explorer: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2024 Ford Explorer.
| Measure | 2024 Toyota Highlander | 2024 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LE FWD | XLT RWD |
| 0-60 | 6.5 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 300 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,332 lb | 4,437 lb |
| hp per ton | 122 | 135 |
| lb per hp | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| MSRP | $39,270 | $38,670 |
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