Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus
29 MPG The 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus is EPA-rated at 29 MPG combined (30 city / 28 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 517 gallons, $1655 a year in fuel, or $0.110 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2014–2019 run it averages 28.5 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.086 | $862 | $1293 | $1724 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.103 | $1034 | $1552 | $2069 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.110 | $1103 | $1655 | $2207 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.121 | $1207 | $1810 | $2414 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.138 | $1379 | $2069 | $2759 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.155 | $1552 | $2328 | $3103 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.172 | $1724 | $2586 | $3448 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29 MPG | 30 | 28 | $2150 | 305 | 1 |
| 2018 | 29 MPG | 30 | 28 | $2150 | 305 | 1 |
| 2017 | 29 MPG | 30 | 28 | $2150 | 305 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 MPG | 28 | 28 | $2200 | 313 | 1 |
| 2015 | 28 MPG | 28 | 28 | $2200 | 313 | 1 |
| 2014 | 28 MPG | 28 | 28 | $2200 | 313 | 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 105 standard sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus ranks 5 on current figures, against a class average of 19.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Lexus RX 450h AWD (30), Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD (35), Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT (35), Tesla Model X (105).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 305 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus get?
The 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus is rated at 29 MPG combined by the EPA — 30 city and 28 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 28.5 MPG, ranging from 28 to 29 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus cost in fuel per year?
At 29 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 517 gallons — roughly $1655 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.110 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $2150.
Has the Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 28 MPG in 2014 to 29 in 2019 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 4% across 6 model years.
Is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LE Plus efficient for its class?
It ranks 5 of 105 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.6 MPG. That is 9.4 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.