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2003 Toyota 4Runner MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Toyota 4Runner is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 2002 model. Among 66 SUVs rated for 2003, it ranks 22nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2003 #22 of 66 SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2003 Toyota 4Runner's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 2003 SUVs

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1Toyota RAV4 EV78 MPGe $1,161
2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
4Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
5Suzuki Vitara22 MPG $2,114
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22Toyota 4Runner18 MPG $2,583
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66Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938

2003 4RunnerOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

4Runner MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 4Runner 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic 4Runner 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic 4Runner 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic 4Runner 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 494 g/mi

2003 Toyota 4Runner vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Montero Sport 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Nativa 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Rodeo 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Rodeo saves $136/yr vs Nissan Xterra 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Xterra saves $136/yr vs Jeep Liberty/Cherokee 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Liberty/Cherokee saves $136/yr vs Chevrolet Blazer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 4Runner saves $152/yr vs Ford Explorer 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 4Runner saves $152/yr vs GMC Jimmy 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 4Runner saves $152/yr vs Honda Pilot 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 4Runner saves $152/yr vs Jeep Wrangler/TJ 17 MPG · $2,735/yr 4Runner saves $152/yr vs London Taxi London Taxi 22 MPG · $2,523/yr London Taxi saves $61/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Toyota 4Runner?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Toyota 4Runner use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Toyota 4Runner?