Toyota Highlander 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy

Toyota have been manufacturing models of Highlander 2WD for 16 years, with the latest vehicle in 2016 having a combined MPG of 22.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2016 Toyota Highlander 2WD is $2,850 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,750 more on fuel driving a 2016 Toyota Highlander 2WD.

🛢 The Toyota Highlander 2WD will consume roughly 14 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Toyota Highlander 2WD will emit 398 grams of CO2, which is about 5,970,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 285 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the Toyota Highlander 2WD.

The table below is a complete list of the 16 Toyota Highlander 2WD fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

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  • "Toyota Highlander 2WD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/toyota/highlander-2wd. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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