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2015 Toyota Highlander MPG & fuel economy

The 2015 Toyota Highlander is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2014 model. Among 60 small SUVs rated for 2015, it ranks 36th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2015 #36 of 60 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2015 Toyota Highlander's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 2015 Small SUVs

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1Lexus NX Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
2Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid31 MPG $1,500
3Subaru Legacy/Outback29 MPG $1,603
4Honda CR-V29 MPG $1,603
5Mazda CX-529 MPG $1,603
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36Toyota Highlander22 MPG $2,114
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60Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell50 MPGe $10,800

2015 HighlanderOther small SUVsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Highlander MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Highlander 2WD	Gas	20 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Highlander 2WD	Gas	19 MPG	25 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Highlander AWD	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.7L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 398 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2015 Toyota Highlander vs. rivals

vs Kia Sportage 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sportage saves $92/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Pathfinder saves $92/yr vs Hyundai Santa Fe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Santa Fe saves $92/yr vs Kia Sorento 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Sorento saves $92/yr vs Chevrolet Captiva 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Captiva saves $92/yr vs Dodge Journey 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Highlander saves $101/yr vs Honda Pilot 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Highlander saves $211/yr vs Mazda CX-9 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Highlander saves $334/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Highlander saves $462/yr vs Jeep Wrangler 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Highlander saves $470/yr vs Nissan Xterra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Highlander saves $470/yr vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $453/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (28 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Toyota Highlander?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 20 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2015 Toyota Highlander use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2015 Toyota Highlander?