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2012 Toyota Sequoia MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia is a SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 75th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #75 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 75Toyota Sequoia16 MPG $2,906
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 SequoiaOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Sequoia MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sequoia 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sequoia 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
Part-time 4WD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sequoia 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
Part-time 4WD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sequoia 4WD FFV		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
Part-time 4WD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Sequoia 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.6L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2012 Toyota Sequoia vs. rivals

vs Ford Expedition 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Touareg Hybrid saves $85/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Suburban saves $171/yr vs GMC Yukon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Yukon saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Tahoe saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Avalanche 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Avalanche saves $171/yr vs Nissan Armada 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Sequoia saves $194/yr vs Volkswagen Touareg 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Sequoia saves $212/yr vs Nissan Pathfinder 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Sequoia saves $579/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Toyota Sequoia?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Toyota Sequoia use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Toyota Sequoia?

The 2012 Toyota Sequoia's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Toyota Sequoia per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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