2021 Toyota Highlander mpg
Combined mpg, L FWD
24mpg
- 21 city, 29 highway.
- Top 45% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 20 trims: 23 to 36 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid LE FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 36 | 35 | 36 | 17.1 | 616 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 36 | 35 | 36 | 17.1 | 616 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 36 | 35 | 36 | 17.1 | 616 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid Platinum FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 36 | 35 | 36 | 17.1 | 616 | $1,067 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 35 | 35 | 17.1 | 599 | $1,097 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 35 | 35 | 17.1 | 599 | $1,097 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 34 | 35 | 17.1 | 599 | $1,097 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 35 | 34 | 35 | 17.1 | 599 | $1,097 |
| L FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| LE FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| XLE FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| XSE FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Limited FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Platinum FWD | 3.5L | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| L AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| LE AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| XLE AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| XSE AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| Limited AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
| Platinum AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | 17.9 | 412 | $1,670 |
Fuel cost
L FWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,600
- Per month
- $133
- Per mile
- 13.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $57.28
- Best mpg: Hybrid LE FWD, 36 mpg. $1,067 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid Platinum AWD. $1,097 a year. $503 less than the L FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.4 | $11.03 |
| 300 miles | 10.3 | $33.10 |
| 500 miles | 17.2 | $55.17 |
| 1,000 miles | 34.5 | $110 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $116
- Per year
- $1,387
- Miles a month
- 867
L FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 24 mpg good? Yes. Beats 52% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | RWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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