Toyota Highlander AWD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Toyota Highlander AWD across 13 model years, from the 2014 Toyota Highlander AWD through the 2026 Toyota Highlander AWD. The most recent 2026 Toyota Highlander AWD returns 24 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota Highlander AWD 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 AWD. 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 Highlander AWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2025 | 2025 Toyota Highlander AWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota Highlander AWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota Highlander AWD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota Highlander AWD | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2021 | 2021 Toyota Highlander AWD | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota Highlander AWD | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota Highlander AWD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota Highlander AWD | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota Highlander AWD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Highlander AWD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Highlander AWD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota Highlander AWD | 20 MPG | 18 MPG | 24 MPG | $3,000 |
How the Toyota Highlander AWD compares against the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Toyota Highlander AWD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Small 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.
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.