2026 Toyota Highlander mpg
Combined mpg, XLE AWD
24mpg
- 21 city, 28 highway.
- Top 40% of 139 SUVs (2026).
- 7 trims: 24 to 35 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 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 |
| XLE AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| XSE AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.4L 4cyl | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | 17.9 | 430 | $1,600 |
Fuel cost
XLE AWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,600
- Per month
- $133
- Per mile
- 13.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $57.28
- Best mpg: Hybrid XLE AWD, 35 mpg. $1,097 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid Platinum AWD. $1,097 a year. $503 less than the XLE AWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.6 | $11.43 |
| 300 miles | 10.7 | $34.29 |
| 500 miles | 17.9 | $57.14 |
| 1,000 miles | 35.7 | $114 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $116
- Per year
- $1,387
- Miles a month
- 867
XLE AWD. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | XLE AWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | Active RWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | SE FWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Kia Sorento | LX FWD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus RX | 350 FWD | 25 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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