2025 Toyota Highlander 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.5s
- LE AWD, 265 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 133 of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 141 of 185 SUVs (2025).
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 AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,332 lb | 122 | 16.3 | 6.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $41,920 |
| XLE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,376 lb | 121 | 16.5 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,070 |
| XSE AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,420 lb | 120 | 16.7 | 6.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $47,140 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,525 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $52,725 |
| LE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,155 lb | 128 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $40,320 |
| XLE FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,199 lb | 126 | 15.8 | 7.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $43,470 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,515 lb | 108 | 18.6 | 7.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $46,820 |
| 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 | $47,820 |
| Hybrid Nightshade AWD | 2.5L hybrid | 243 hp | N/A | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $47,820 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $51,275 |
| Hybrid 25th Anniversary Edition AWD | 2.5L hybrid | 243 hp | N/A | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $52,980 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $54,475 |
| Hybrid Limited 25th Edition AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 243 hp | 175 lb-ft | 4,595 lb | 106 | 18.9 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | N/A |
| Limited FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 265 hp | 310 lb-ft | 4,453 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 7.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $47,575 |
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 | 8 | 265 hp | LE FWD | $40,320 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 7 | 243 hp | Hybrid XLE AWD | $46,820 | +$6,500 | $1,097 | -$439 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 7 of 15 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 8 | LE FWD | $40,320 | 6.5 s |
| CVT | 7 | Hybrid XLE AWD | $46,820 | 7.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LE FWD: 265 hp, 25 mpg, $40,320. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | AWD | 285 hp | 29 mpg | $36,495 | 6.0 s |
| Dodge Hornet | R/T AWD | 288 hp | 29 mpg | $41,645 | 5.6 s |
| MINI Countryman | Cooper SE ALL4 | 308 hp | 27 mpg | $45,200 | 4.7 s |
Highlander by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Ford Explorer: 1.4 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Ford Explorer.
| Measure | 2025 Toyota Highlander | 2025 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LE AWD | ST-Line 4WD |
| 0-60 | 6.5 s | 5.1 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 300 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,332 lb | 4,457 lb |
| hp per ton | 122 | 135 |
| lb per hp | 16.3 | 14.9 |
| MSRP | $41,920 | $47,020 |
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