Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 37 model years, from 1984 to 2021. Across those years its best rated version returned 15 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 37 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
15best combined mpg (2008)
11worst combined mpg (1984)
14latest year best (2021)
37configurations on record
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #23 of 23 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1985 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #25 of 25 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1986 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #27 of 27 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1987 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #28 of 28 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1988 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #28 of 29 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1989 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #32 of 35 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1990 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #33 of 35 (6th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1991 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #45 of 50 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 mpg | 11 mpg | #50 of 50 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1993 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #52 of 54 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1994 | 1 | 12 mpg | 12 mpg | #48 of 48 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #42 of 44 (5th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1996 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #45 of 46 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1997 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #48 of 48 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1998 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #38 of 42 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #42 of 42 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #46 of 46 (0th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #58 of 59 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2002 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #65 of 72 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #79 of 81 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #82 of 85 (4th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #84 of 87 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #91 of 93 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 1 | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | #103 of 106 (3th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #94 of 108 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #97 of 111 (13th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #95 of 113 (16th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #109 of 120 (9th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #50 of 62 (20th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #53 of 60 (12th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #56 of 62 (10th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #68 of 73 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #72 of 78 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #70 of 76 (8th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 15 mpg | 15 mpg | #75 of 81 (7th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #90 of 92 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 14 mpg | 14 mpg | #102 of 104 (2th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon placed highest in 1984 at #23 of 23, and lowest in 2011 at #109 of 120. It spent 0 of its 37 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 618 | 1/10 |
| 2020 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 17 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 618 | 1/10 |
| 2019 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 595 | 2/10 |
| 2018 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 595 | 2/10 |
| 2017 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 595 | 2/10 |
| 2016 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 587 | 2/10 |
| 2015 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 593 | 3/10 |
| 2014 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 593 | 2/10 |
| 2013 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl, start-stop | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 593 | 3/10 |
| 2011 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 | 18 | 15 | 766.7 | 19.8 | $4,150 | 592.4666666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2003 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 16 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2002 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2001 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 2000 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1999 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1998 | 4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 | 15 | 14 | 821.4 | 21.3 | $4,450 | 634.7857142857143 | n/a |
| 1997 | 4.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1996 | 4.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1995 | 4.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 884.6 | 22.9 | $4,800 | 683.6153846153846 | n/a |
| 1994 | 4.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1993 | 4.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1992 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.9L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1990 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1989 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1988 | 4.0L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 11 | 13 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1987 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1986 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1985 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 4.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 5 of 8 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 11 → 12 mpg | +1 mpg | 958 gal |
| 1991 → 1992 | 12 → 11 mpg | -1 mpg | 1045 gal |
| 1992 → 1993 | 11 → 12 mpg | +1 mpg | 958 gal |
| 1994 → 1995 | 12 → 13 mpg | +1 mpg | 885 gal |
| 1997 → 1998 | 13 → 14 mpg | +1 mpg | 821 gal |
| 1998 → 1999 | 14 → 13 mpg | -1 mpg | 885 gal |
| 2007 → 2008 | 13 → 15 mpg | +2 mpg | 767 gal |
| 2019 → 2020 | 15 → 14 mpg | -1 mpg | 821 gal |
What Land Cruiser Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2021 Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon burns 821 to 821 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 | $2,464 | $2,464 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,875 | $2,875 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $3,286 | $3,286 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2021 model year is $4,450 to $4,450 a year in fuel, or $11,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicles
Across the 113 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicles, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 14 mpg the Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $958 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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