Toyota Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2017 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 23 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #44 of 52 (16th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #44 of 52 (16th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #50 of 58 (14th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD placed highest in 2017 at #44 of 52, and lowest in 2019 at #50 of 58. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI, start-stop | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 384 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI, start-stop | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 384 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI, start-stop | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 384 | 5/10 |
What Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Toyota Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD burns 500 to 500 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $2,700 to $2,700 a year in fuel, or $2,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 23 mpg the Toyota Highlander LE/XLE/SE/LTD is 6 mpg below the median, which is worth about $362 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.