Toyota Highlander Hybrid
36 MPG The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is EPA-rated at 36 MPG combined (36 city / 35 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 417 gallons, $1333 a year in fuel, or $0.089 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2024 run it averages 36 MPG, essentially flat across 5 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 | $0.069 | $694 | $1042 | $1389 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.089 | $889 | $1333 | $1778 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.097 | $972 | $1458 | $1944 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.111 | $1111 | $1667 | $2222 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 MPG | 36 | 35 | $1750 | 245 | 1 |
| 2023 | 36 MPG | 36 | 35 | $1750 | 245 | 1 |
| 2022 | 36 MPG | 36 | 35 | $1750 | 245 | 1 |
| 2021 | 36 MPG | 36 | 35 | $1750 | 245 | 1 |
| 2020 | 36 MPG | 36 | 35 | $1750 | 245 | 1 |
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 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid ranks 14 on current figures, against a class average of 34.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD (37), Ford Escape FWD HEV (39), Ford Escape FWD PHEV (40), Kia Sportage Hybrid FWD (41), Toyota RAV4 (43).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 245 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Highlander Hybrid get?
The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is rated at 36 MPG combined by the EPA — 36 city and 35 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 36 MPG, ranging from 36 to 36 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Highlander Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 36 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 417 gallons — roughly $1333 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.089 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2024 model is $1750.
Has the Toyota Highlander Hybrid become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 36 MPG today against 36 in 2020 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 14 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.6 MPG. That is 1.4 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.