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2012 Toyota Highlander MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Toyota Highlander is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 94 SUVs rated for 2012, it ranks 27th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 20 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #27 of 94 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Toyota Highlander's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City208.511.8
Highway2510.69.4
Combined229.410.7

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. 27Toyota Highlander22 MPG $2,114
  7. 94Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2012 HighlanderOther SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Highlander MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Highlander 2WD		 Gas 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Highlander 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic
Highlander 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.7L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

2012 Toyota Highlander vs. rivals

vs Suzuki Grand Vitara 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda CX-7 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Journey 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Explorer 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Explorer saves $92/yr vs Subaru Forester 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Forester saves $92/yr vs Hyundai Santa Fe 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Santa Fe saves $92/yr vs GMC Yukon Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Highlander saves $101/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Highlander saves $101/yr vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $453/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid (28 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Toyota Highlander?

Up to 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 19 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Toyota Highlander use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 2012 Toyota Highlander's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

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

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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