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MakesToyota4Runner

Toyota 4Runner MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 23 MPG combined in 2025–2026, the hybrid 4Runner Hybrid 4WD. Its weakest year peaked at 16 MPG (2002).

Toyota 4Runner: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–202610152025MPG1996200320102025198419901995200020052010201520202026lowest peak 16Toyota 4Runner: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG1984198619881990199219941996199820002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
652.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the 4Runner Hybrid 4WD. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Toyota 4Runner has EPA ratings for 43 model years, 1984–2026, most often among special purpose vehicles. Its best version ranked fourth (tied) of 37 special purpose vehicles in 1996, behind the class leader, the Toyota RAV4.

No nameplate on this site has a longer run of rated years; 11 others match the 4Runner.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The 4Runner placed 14th (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 24 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 202615202530354Runner 23median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 202615202530354Runner 23median 21

The 4Runner, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–8814th of 30special purpose vehicles
1989–9313th of 42special purpose vehicles
1994–98eighth of 38special purpose vehicles
1999–0319th of 47SUVs
2004–0830th of 75SUVs
2009–1349th of 88SUVs
2014–1822nd of 38standard SUVs
2019–2334th of 46standard SUVs
2024–2627th of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 1996

    New: 2.7-liter 4-cylinder, 3.4-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 20 MPG.

  • 2003

    New: 4.0-liter 6-cylinder, 4.7-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 16 → 18 MPG.

  • 2010

    New: 2.7-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 18 → 20 MPG.

  • 2025

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder hybrid. Best rating 17 → 23 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2025–2026.

All 43 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
20264Runner Hybrid 4WD hybrid2323 / 26216
20254Runner 4WD hybrid2323 / 26216
2020–20244Runner 2WD1716 / 19173
2017–20194Runner 2WD1817 / 21183
2013–20164Runner 2WD1917 / 22183
20124Runner 2WD1917 / 23193
20114Runner 2WD1918 / 23194
20104Runner 2WD2018 / 23194
2008–20094Runner 2WD1816 / 21154
20074Runner 2WD1816 / 21164
2005–20064Runner 2WD1816 / 20164
2003–20044Runner 2WD1816 / 20154
20024Runner 2WD1615 / 18162
20014Runner 2WD1716 / 19162
20004Runner 2WD1917 / 22167
1997–19994Runner 2WD1918 / 22167
19964Runner 2WD2018 / 23167
1994–19954Runner 4WD1817 / 20134
1992–19934Runner 4WD1817 / 20135
19914Runner 2WD1817 / 20146
19904Runner 2WD1817 / 20156
19894Runner 4WD1817 / 20154
19884Runner 4WD1917 / 20154
1986–19874Runner 4WD1918 / 22163
19854Runner 4WD2119 / 23192
19844Runner 4WD1716 / 19172

Version names in the EPA list: 4Runner 2WD, 4Runner 4WD, 4Runner Hybrid 4WD.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGNissan Pathfinder23 MPGToyota Land Cruiser23 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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