Toyota · 1984–2026 · Gas
Toyota 4Runner MPG by year
The EPA has rated 43 model years of the Toyota 4Runner, from 1984 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2026, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 29% more efficient than the best 1984 model (22 vs. 17 MPG). The 2026 model is about as efficient as the median midsize or large SUV (22 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 4Runner, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 4Runner model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 26 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2025 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 26 | 21 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2024 | Gas | 17 MPG | 16 / 19 | 21 | — | 3 | $2,735 |
| 2023 | Gas | 17 MPG | 16 / 19 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,735 |
| 2022 | Gas | 17 MPG | 16 / 19 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,735 |
| 2021 | Gas | 17 MPG | 16 / 19 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,735 |
| 2020 | Gas | 17 MPG | 16 / 19 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,735 |
| 2019 | Gas | 18 MPG | 17 / 21 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 2018 | Gas | 18 MPG | 17 / 21 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 2017 | Gas | 18 MPG | 17 / 21 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 2016 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 22 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 2015 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 22 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 2014 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 22 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 2013 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 22 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 2012 | Gas | 19 MPG | 17 / 23 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 2011 | Gas | 19 MPG | 18 / 21 | 19.5 | — | 4 | $2,447 |
| 2010 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 23 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 2009 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 21 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2008 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 21 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2007 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 21 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2006 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2005 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2004 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2003 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
16 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 2002 | Gas | 16 MPG | 15 / 18 | 16.5 | — | 2 | $2,906 |
| 2001 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 19 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,735 |
| 2000 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
17 / 22 | 16 | — | 7 | $2,447 |
| 1999 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 22 | 16 | — | 7 | $2,447 |
| 1998 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 22 | 17 | — | 7 | $2,447 |
| 1997 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 22 | 18 | — | 7 | $2,447 |
| 1996 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 22 | 18 | — | 7 | $2,325 |
| 1995 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
17 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 1994 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
17 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 1993 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
17 / 20 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,583 |
| 1992 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 13 |
17 / 20 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,583 |
| 1991 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
17 / 19 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,583 |
| 1990 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 19 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,583 |
| 1989 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 20 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,583 |
| 1988 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 20 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $2,447 |
| 1987 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 22 | 17 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 1986 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 22 | 17.5 | — | 3 | $2,447 |
| 1985 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 23 | 17 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1984 | Gas | 17 MPG | 16 / 19 | 17 | — | 1 | $2,735 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota 4Runner year has the best fuel economy?
The 2025 Toyota 4Runner, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.
Which Toyota 4Runner year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2002 model, whose most efficient version is rated 16 MPG combined (about $2,906 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Toyota 4Runner?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner is rated up to 22 MPG combined.