2026 Toyota Grand Highlander EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander delivers an EPA-certified 22–36 MPG combined (20–37 city / 26–34 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 7 configurations. Hybrid variants achieve up to 36 MPG combined, compared to 24 MPG for standard gasoline trims. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $1,700 to $2,800.
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Standard Gasoline Trims
Annual Fuel Cost: $2,550–$2,800 (4 configurations)
Hybrid (HEV) Trims
Annual Fuel Cost: $1,700–$2,300 (Saves ~$850/yr vs gas)
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (7 Variants)
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Highlander Hybrid Regular | 2.5L Hybrid | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 37 MPG | 34 MPG | 36 MPG | $1,700 | — |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD Regular | 2.5L Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S6) | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | 34 MPG | $1,800 | — |
| Grand Highlander Hybrid AWD Regular | 2.4L Hybrid | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 26 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,300 | — |
| Grand Highlander LE/XLE Regular | 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,550 | — |
| Grand Highlander Limited Regular | 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,550 | — |
| Grand Highlander AWD LE/XLE Regular | 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | $2,650 | — |
| Grand Highlander AWD Limited/Platinum Regular | 2.4L 4-Cyl Gas | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 22 MPG | $2,800 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.