Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT
35 MPG The 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (35 city / 34 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 429 gallons, $1371 a year in fuel, or $0.091 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2026 run it averages 35 MPG, essentially flat across 7 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 | $0.071 | $714 | $1071 | $1429 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.086 | $857 | $1286 | $1714 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.091 | $914 | $1371 | $1829 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.129 | $1286 | $1929 | $2571 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 MPG | 35 | 34 | $1800 | 253 | 1 |
| 2025 | 35 MPG | 35 | 34 | $1800 | 253 | 1 |
| 2024 | 35 MPG | 35 | 34 | $1800 | 253 | 1 |
| 2023 | 35 MPG | 35 | 34 | $1800 | 253 | 1 |
| 2022 | 35 MPG | 35 | 34 | $1800 | 253 | 1 |
| 2021 | 35 MPG | 35 | 34 | $1800 | 251 | 1 |
| 2020 | 35 MPG | 35 | 34 | $1800 | 251 | 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 LTD/PLAT ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 19.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Tesla Model X (105).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 253 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT get?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT is rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA — 35 city and 34 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 35 MPG, ranging from 35 to 35 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT cost in fuel per year?
At 35 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 429 gallons — roughly $1371 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.091 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1800.
Has the Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 35 MPG today against 35 in 2020 — essentially flat across 7 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 105 in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 19.5 MPG. That is 15.5 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.