Toyota · 2001–2026 · Gas
Toyota Highlander MPG by year
The EPA has rated 26 model years of the Toyota Highlander, from 2001 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2025, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 9% more efficient than the best 2001 model (24 vs. 22 MPG). The 2026 model is 11% less efficient than the median small SUV that year (24 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Highlander, 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 Highlander model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 24 MPG | 21 / 28 | 27 | — | 1 | $1,938 |
| 2025 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 29 | 27 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2024 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2023 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 24 |
22 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 2022 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2021 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 29 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2020 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 23 |
21 / 29 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2019 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 27 | 26 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 2018 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 27 | 25 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 2017 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 27 | 25 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 2016 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2015 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2014 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
20 / 25 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2013 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 25 | 23 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2012 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 25 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2011 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 25 | 19.5 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2010 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2009 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
20 / 27 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,114 |
| 2008 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 24 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 2007 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 25 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2006 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 25 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2005 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 25 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2004 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 25 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2003 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 25 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2002 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 25 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 2001 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 25 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
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 Highlander year has the best fuel economy?
The 2023 Toyota Highlander, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Toyota Highlander year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2008 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is rated up to 24 MPG combined.