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2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a midsize or large SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 36 MPG combined (36 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 35 to 36 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 65 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,292 a year to fuel.

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Combined 36 MPG 36 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,292 15,000 mi/yr · $8.61 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #3 of 65 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid's fuel average is 15.3 km/L (6.5 L/100 km), or 36 MPG combined: 15.3 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	36	15.3	6.5
Highway	35	14.9	6.7
Combined	36	15.3	6.5

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X105 MPGe $864
2Audi e-tron78 MPGe $1,172
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
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65Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2021 Highlander HybridOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Highlander Hybrid MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT Highlander Hybrid	Hybrid	36 MPG	35 MPG	36 MPG	—	$1,292
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT Highlander Hybrid AWD	Hybrid	35 MPG	35 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329
AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT Highlander Hybrid AWD LTD/PLAT	Hybrid	35 MPG	34 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 245 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Ford Explorer Hybrid 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $431/yr vs GMC Acadia 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $568/yr vs Ford Explorer 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $646/yr vs Toyota Highlander 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $646/yr vs Subaru Ascent 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $730/yr vs Hyundai Palisade 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $822/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $923/yr vs Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid 82 MPGe + 30 MPG · $1,280/yr Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid saves $11/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Toyota Highlander (24 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

Up to 36 MPG combined (36 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 35 to 36 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?