Toyota Highlander 2WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Toyota Highlander 2WD across 16 model years, from the 2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD through the 2016 Toyota Highlander 2WD. The most recent 2016 Toyota Highlander 2WD returns 22 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota Highlander 2WD 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 Highlander 2WD. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2013 | 2013 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2012 | 2012 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2011 | 2011 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2010 | 2010 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2009 | 2009 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2008 | 2008 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2007 | 2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2006 | 2006 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2005 | 2005 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2004 | 2004 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2003 | 2003 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2002 | 2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2001 | 2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
How the Toyota Highlander 2WD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class
Buyers usually compare the Toyota Highlander 2WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for the 2016 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
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.