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2012 Toyota 4Runner MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 41st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 23 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #41 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway239.810.2
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 2012 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV76 MPGe $1,188
  2. 2Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3BYD e662 MPGe $1,458
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 41Toyota 4Runner19 MPG $2,447
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 4RunnerOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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4Runner MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
4Runner 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
4Runner 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
Part-time 4WD · 4.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
4Runner 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

2012 Toyota 4Runner vs. rivals

vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Durango 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-9 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Acadia 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Veracruz 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Enclave 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Flex 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Traverse 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Tiguan 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 4Runner saves $21/yr vs Volkswagen Touareg Diesel 22 MPG · $2,523/yr 4Runner saves $75/yr vs Nissan Murano 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Murano saves $122/yr vs Honda Pilot 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Pilot saves $122/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Toyota 4Runner?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Toyota 4Runner use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Toyota 4Runner?

The 2012 Toyota 4Runner's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Toyota 4Runner per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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