Toyota 4Runner MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Toyota 4Runner model year from 1984 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the 4Runner has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl, 2.7L 4-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 23 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Toyota 4Runner fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 21–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl $58,663 8,950 listings
2025 21–23 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl $45,967 373 listings
2024 17 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $39,996 1,352 listings
2023 17 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $41,998 853 listings
2022 17 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $38,997 206 listings
2021 17 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $36,994 735 listings
2020 17 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $35,000 172 listings
2019 18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $30,870 442 listings
2018 18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $29,305 182 listings
2017 18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $27,900 145 listings
2016 18–19 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $24,661 309 listings
2015 18–19 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl $21,680 177 listings
2014 18–19 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2013 18–19 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2012 19 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2011 19 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl, 2.7L 4-cyl — —
2010 19–20 MPG 2.7L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl — —
2009 15–18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl — —
2008 15–18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl — —
2007 16–18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl — —
2006 16–18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl — —
2005 16–18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl — —
2004 15–18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl — —
2003 15–18 MPG 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl — —
2002 16 MPG 3.4L 6-cyl — —
2001 16–17 MPG 3.4L 6-cyl — —
2000 16–19 MPG 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl — —
1999 16–19 MPG 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl — —
1998 16–19 MPG 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl — —
1997 16–19 MPG 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl — —
1996 16–20 MPG 2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl — —
1995 13–18 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1994 13–18 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1993 13–18 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1992 13–18 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1991 14–18 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1990 15–18 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1989 15–18 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1988 15–19 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl — —
1987 16–19 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —
1986 16–19 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —
1985 19–21 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —
1984 17 MPG 2.4L 4-cyl — —

2026 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2026 4Runner was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $58,663 on VehiSales (8,950 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner Hybrid 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 22 24 23 MPG
4Runner Hybrid 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 23 24 23 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 26 22 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 24 22 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 19 25 21 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 24 21 MPG

2025 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2025 4Runner was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $45,967 on VehiSales (373 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 23 24 23 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 24 22 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 26 22 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 20 24 21 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 19 25 21 MPG

2024 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2024 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $39,996 on VehiSales (1,352 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG

2023 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2023 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $41,998 on VehiSales (853 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG

2022 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2022 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $38,997 on VehiSales (206 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG

2021 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2021 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $36,994 on VehiSales (735 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG

2020 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2020 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $35,000 on VehiSales (172 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 16 19 17 MPG

2019 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2019 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $30,870 on VehiSales (442 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 21 18 MPG

2018 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2018 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $29,305 on VehiSales (182 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 21 18 MPG

2017 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2017 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $27,900 on VehiSales (145 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 21 18 MPG

2016 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2016 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $24,661 on VehiSales (309 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 21 18 MPG

2015 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2015 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $21,680 on VehiSales (177 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 21 18 MPG

2014 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2014 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 21 18 MPG

2013 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2013 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 21 18 MPG

2012 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2012 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 23 19 MPG

2011 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2011 4Runner was EPA-rated in 3 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 2.7L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 23 19 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 21 19 MPG

2010 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2010 4Runner was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.7L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 23 20 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S5) Regular 17 23 19 MPG

2009 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2009 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

2008 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2008 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

2007 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2007 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG

2006 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2006 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

2005 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2005 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 18 16 MPG

2004 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2004 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

2003 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2003 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 4.7L 8-cyl Automatic 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

2002 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2002 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

2001 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2001 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

2000 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 2000 4Runner was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

1999 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1999 4Runner was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 22 19 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 21 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

1998 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1998 4Runner was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 22 19 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 22 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

1997 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1997 4Runner was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 22 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 22 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 17 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

1996 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1996 4Runner was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.7L 4-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 23 20 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 22 20 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.7L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 20 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 20 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.4L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG

1995 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1995 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 13 16 14 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 13 MPG

1994 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1994 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 13 MPG

1993 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1993 4Runner was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 18 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 13 MPG

1992 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1992 4Runner was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 18 17 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 15 13 MPG

1991 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1991 4Runner was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 19 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 18 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 13 17 14 MPG

1990 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1990 4Runner was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 19 18 MPG
4Runner 2WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 19 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 18 15 MPG

1989 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1989 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 18 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 18 17 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 18 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1988 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1988 4Runner was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 20 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 17 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 15 17 16 MPG
4Runner 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 17 15 MPG

1987 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1987 4Runner was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 22 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 17 16 MPG

1986 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1986 4Runner was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 22 19 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 20 18 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 17 16 MPG

1985 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1985 4Runner was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 23 21 MPG
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 18 20 19 MPG

1984 Toyota 4Runner: engines & MPG

The 1984 4Runner was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
4Runner 4WD 2.4L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 16 19 17 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Toyota 4Runner get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the 4Runner range from 16 to 23 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Toyota 4Runner have?

The 2026 4Runner was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Toyota 4Runner require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric 4Runner?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

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