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Toyota 4Runner 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year

The EPA has rated the Toyota 4Runner 4WD across 43 model years, from the 1984 Toyota 4Runner 4WD through the 2026 Toyota 4Runner 4WD. The most recent 2026 Toyota 4Runner 4WD returns 21 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2025 Toyota 4Runner 4WD at 23 MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.

Pick a year below to open the full Toyota 4Runner 4WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Toyota 4Runner 4WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2026 2026 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 21 MPG 19 MPG 25 MPG $2,850
2025 2025 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 23 MPG 23 MPG 24 MPG $2,600
2024 2024 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2023 2023 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2022 2022 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2021 2021 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2020 2020 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2019 2019 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
2018 2018 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
2017 2017 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
2016 2016 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2015 2015 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2014 2014 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2013 2013 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 21 MPG $3,300
2012 2012 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 22 MPG $3,150
2011 2011 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 22 MPG $3,150
2010 2010 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 22 MPG $3,150
2009 2009 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
2008 2008 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
2007 2007 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 20 MPG $3,500
2006 2006 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2005 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2004 2004 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2003 2003 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 15 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
2002 2002 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
2001 2001 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 16 MPG 15 MPG 18 MPG $3,750
2000 2000 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1999 1999 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500
1998 1998 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1997 1997 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 16 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1996 1996 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1995 1995 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1994 1994 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1993 1993 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1992 1992 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1991 1991 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1990 1990 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1989 1989 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 18 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,300
1988 1988 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 19 MPG 17 MPG 20 MPG $3,150
1987 1987 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 19 MPG 18 MPG 22 MPG $3,150
1986 1986 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 19 MPG 18 MPG 22 MPG $3,150
1985 1985 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 21 MPG 19 MPG 23 MPG $2,850
1984 1984 Toyota 4Runner 4WD 17 MPG 16 MPG 19 MPG $3,500

How the Toyota 4Runner 4WD compares against the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class

Buyers usually compare the Toyota 4Runner 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for the 2026 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

2026 Lucid Gravity Touring w/20F21R wheels
111 MPG 2026 Lucid Gravity GT w/20F21R wheels (2R)
108 MPG 2026 Tesla Model X
105 MPG 2026 Lucid Gravity GT w/20F21R wheels (3R)
104 MPG 2026 Tesla Model X Plaid
100 MPG 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ AWD (11 kW Charger)
99 MPG
2026 Toyota 4Runner 4WD
21 MPG

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.