2026 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2026 Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota 4Runner Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Nissan Pathfinder (23 MPG) costs about $2,022 a year to fuel and the 2026 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid (23 MPG) about $2,022.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Toyota 4Runner Hybrid
Side by side
| Nissan Pathfinder | Toyota 4Runner Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,022 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,022 |
| 23 MPG | Combined efficiency | 23 MPG |
| 21 MPG | City | 23 MPG |
| 27 MPG | Highway | 24 MPG |
| 382 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 380 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 5/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.4L 4-cyl turbo |
| 9-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | Part-time 4WD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Nissan Pathfinder vs Toyota 4Runner Hybrid across model years
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Toyota 4Runner Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 91 2026 midsize & large SUVs, the Nissan Pathfinder ranks 33rd and the Toyota 4Runner Hybrid 34th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Nissan Pathfinder is a conventional gas model, while the Toyota 4Runner Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Nissan Pathfinder vs. the Toyota 4Runner Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,022 for the Nissan Pathfinder and $2,022 for the Toyota 4Runner Hybrid.
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