Toyota 4Runner 4WD
21 MPG The 2026 Toyota 4Runner 4WD is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19.5 city / 24.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–2026 run it averages 17.2 MPG, improving by 4 MPG over 43 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 24.5 | $2950 | 416 | 2 |
| 2025 | 22 MPG | 21.3 | 24.3 | $2825 | 398 | 4 |
| 2024 | 17 MPG | 16 | 19 | $3650 | 517 | 2 |
| 2023 | 17 MPG | 16 | 19 | $3650 | 517 | 2 |
| 2022 | 17 MPG | 16 | 19 | $3650 | 517 | 2 |
| 2021 | 17 MPG | 16 | 19 | $3650 | 515 | 2 |
| 2020 | 17 MPG | 16 | 19 | $3650 | 515 | 2 |
| 2019 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20 | $3450 | 491 | 2 |
| 2018 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20 | $3450 | 491 | 2 |
| 2017 | 18 MPG | 17 | 20 | $3450 | 491 | 2 |
| 2016 | 18 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3450 | 478 | 2 |
| 2015 | 18 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3450 | 478 | 2 |
| 2014 | 18 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3450 | 478 | 2 |
| 2013 | 18 MPG | 17 | 21 | $3450 | 478 | 2 |
| 2012 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 2011 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 2010 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 2009 | 16 MPG | 15 | 18.5 | $3900 | 558 | 2 |
| 2008 | 16 MPG | 15 | 18.5 | $3900 | 558 | 2 |
| 2007 | 16.5 MPG | 15 | 19 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2006 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 18.5 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2005 | 16.5 MPG | 14.5 | 18.5 | $3775 | 539 | 2 |
| 2004 | 16 MPG | 14.5 | 18 | $3900 | 558 | 2 |
| 2003 | 16 MPG | 14.5 | 18 | $3900 | 558 | 2 |
| 2002 | 16 MPG | 15 | 18 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2001 | 16 MPG | 15 | 18 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16.8 MPG | 15.5 | 18.8 | $3725 | 532 | 4 |
| 1999 | 16.5 MPG | 15.3 | 18.5 | $3775 | 539 | 4 |
| 1998 | 16.8 MPG | 15.5 | 19 | $3725 | 532 | 4 |
| 1997 | 16.8 MPG | 15.3 | 18.8 | $3725 | 532 | 4 |
| 1996 | 16.8 MPG | 15.5 | 19 | $3725 | 532 | 4 |
| 1995 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17 | $4233 | 604 | 3 |
| 1994 | 15 MPG | 14 | 17.3 | $4233 | 604 | 3 |
| 1993 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17.5 | $4088 | 584 | 4 |
| 1992 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17.5 | $4088 | 584 | 4 |
| 1991 | 16 MPG | 15 | 18 | $3925 | 561 | 4 |
| 1990 | 16 MPG | 15 | 18.3 | $3913 | 559 | 4 |
| 1989 | 16.5 MPG | 15.5 | 18.3 | $3788 | 541 | 4 |
| 1988 | 16.5 MPG | 15.3 | 17.8 | $3813 | 543 | 4 |
| 1987 | 17.7 MPG | 16.7 | 19.7 | $3550 | 506 | 3 |
| 1986 | 17.7 MPG | 16.7 | 19.7 | $3550 | 506 | 3 |
| 1985 | 20 MPG | 18.5 | 21.5 | $3125 | 445 | 2 |
| 1984 | 17 MPG | 16 | 19 | $3650 | 523 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Toyota 4Runner 4WD ranks 22 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura MDX 4WD (21.5), Honda Pilot 4WD (21.5), Kia Sportage 4WD (21.5), Acura RDX 4WD (22), Ford Escape 4WD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 416 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota 4Runner 4WD get?
The 2026 Toyota 4Runner 4WD is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 19.5 city and 24.5 highway. Across all 43 model years in the database it averages 17.2 MPG, ranging from 13 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota 4Runner 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2950.
Has the Toyota 4Runner 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 17 MPG in 1984 to 21 in 2026 — an improvement of 4 MPG, or 24% across 43 model years.
Is the Toyota 4Runner 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 22 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 2.6 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.