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1996 Toyota 4Runner MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Toyota 4Runner is a special purpose vehicle offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG. That's up 2 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 39 special purpose vehicles rated for 1996, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 18 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #6 of 39 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Toyota 4Runner's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway229.410.7
Combined208.511.8

How it ranks among 1996 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager20 MPG $2,325
  6. 6Toyota 4Runner20 MPG $2,325
  7. 39Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1996 4RunnerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

4Runner MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
4Runner 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
4Runner 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
4Runner 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 20 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
4Runner 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
4Runner 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
4Runner 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 3.4L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
4Runner 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.7L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
444 g/mi

1996 Toyota 4Runner vs. rivals

vs Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 4Runner saves $122/yr vs Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 4Runner saves $122/yr vs Oldsmobile Silhouette 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 4Runner saves $122/yr vs Chevrolet Lumina Minivan 19 MPG · $2,447/yr 4Runner saves $122/yr vs Geo Tracker 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Tracker saves $211/yr vs Suzuki Sidekick 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Sidekick saves $211/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Toyota 4Runner?

Up to 20 MPG combined (18 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 16 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Toyota 4Runner use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Toyota 4Runner?

The 1996 Toyota 4Runner's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Toyota 4Runner per year?

About $2,325 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $15.50 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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