Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD
28 MPG The 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD is EPA-rated at 28 MPG combined (28 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 536 gallons, $1714 a year in fuel, or $0.114 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2013 run it averages 26.8 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 8 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 | $0.089 | $893 | $1339 | $1786 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.107 | $1071 | $1607 | $2143 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.161 | $1607 | $2411 | $3214 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.179 | $1786 | $2679 | $3571 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 MPG | 28 | 28 | $2200 | 317 | 1 |
| 2012 | 28 MPG | 28 | 28 | $2200 | 317 | 1 |
| 2011 | 28 MPG | 28 | 28 | $2200 | 317 | 1 |
| 2010 | 26 MPG | 27 | 25 | $2400 | 342 | 1 |
| 2009 | 26 MPG | 27 | 25 | $2400 | 342 | 1 |
| 2008 | 26 MPG | 27 | 25 | $2400 | 342 | 1 |
| 2007 | 26 MPG | 27 | 25 | $2400 | 342 | 1 |
| 2006 | 26 MPG | 27 | 25 | $2400 | 342 | 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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD ranks 5 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD (29), Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4WD (29), Mercury Mariner Hybrid 4WD (29), Subaru Forester AWD (29).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 317 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD get?
The 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD is rated at 28 MPG combined by the EPA — 28 city and 28 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 26.8 MPG, ranging from 26 to 28 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 28 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 536 gallons — roughly $1714 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.114 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $2200.
Has the Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 26 MPG in 2006 to 28 in 2013 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 8% across 8 model years.
Is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 5 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 9.6 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.