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2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 80th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $3,292 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 $3,292 15,000 mi/yr · $21.94 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #80 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser'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.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 80Toyota FJ Cruiser18 MPG $3,292
  7. 101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2008 FJ CruiserOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

FJ Cruiser MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
FJ Cruiser 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
FJ Cruiser 4WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,485
4WD/AWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
FJ Cruiser 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Endeavor 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Touareg Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Touareg Diesel saves $27/yr vs Ford Expedition 14 MPG · $3,321/yr FJ Cruiser saves $30/yr vs Nissan Armada 14 MPG · $3,321/yr FJ Cruiser saves $30/yr vs Mazda CX-7 19 MPG · $3,118/yr CX-7 saves $173/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 17 MPG · $3,485/yr FJ Cruiser saves $194/yr vs Chrysler Aspen 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Aspen saves $192/yr vs Volkswagen Touareg 16 MPG · $3,703/yr FJ Cruiser saves $411/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

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

What fuel does the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser?

The 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser'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.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser per year?

About $3,292 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, or $21.94 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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