Toyota 4Runner MPG, gas tank size, tire pressure, and towing
The EPA rates the 2025–2026 Toyota 4Runner at 21 to 22 mpg combined with the 2.4L turbo gas engine and 23 mpg as the i-FORCE MAX hybrid. The 2010–2024 4Runner with the 4.0L V6 gets 17 to 19 mpg combined. The gas tank holds 23 gallons on 2008–2024 models and 19 gallons on 2025–2026 models, and a properly equipped 4Runner can tow 5,000 lb (2010–2024) or 6,000 lb (most 2025–2026 grades).
On this page (10 sections)
4Runner generations at a glance
- 2008–2009 (4th generation): a 4.0-liter V6 or a 4.7-liter V8. The V8 was the last eight-cylinder 4Runner.
- 2010–2024 (5th generation): a 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic for all 15 years. For 2010 only, a 2WD SR5 was also sold with a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder.
- 2025 and later (6th generation): a 2.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder (i-FORCE) with an 8-speed automatic, or the same engine as a hybrid (i-FORCE MAX). The tank is smaller, and the mpg is higher.
4Runner gas mileage by year
The 5th-generation 4Runner is known for low mpg: from 2020 to 2024 every version is rated 17 mpg combined (16 city, 19 highway), whether it has rear-wheel drive or 4WD. The heavy body-on-frame build, the old 5-speed, and the boxy shape all cost fuel. The 2025 redesign raised the rating by 4 to 6 mpg. Choose a year to see every EPA version:
202621–23 mpg combined · 6 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), RWD (1) | 22 | 20 | 26 |
| 4Runner 2WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), RWD (2) | 22 | 20 | 24 |
| 4Runner 4WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), 4WD (1) | 21 | 19 | 25 |
| 4Runner 4WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), 4WD (2) | 21 | 20 | 24 |
| 4Runner Hybrid 4WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), 4WD, hybrid (1) | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| 4Runner Hybrid 4WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), 4WD, hybrid (2) | 23 | 22 | 24 |
202521–23 mpg combined · 5 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), RWD (1) | 22 | 20 | 26 |
| 4Runner 2WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), RWD (2) | 22 | 20 | 24 |
| 4Runner 4WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), 4WD, hybrid | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| 4Runner 4WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), 4WD (1) | 21 | 19 | 25 |
| 4Runner 4WD2.4L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), 4WD (2) | 21 | 20 | 24 |
202417 mpg combined · 3 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), RWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), 4WD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), AWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
202317 mpg combined · 3 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), RWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), 4WD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), AWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
202217 mpg combined · 3 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), RWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), 4WD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), AWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
202117 mpg combined · 3 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), RWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), 4WD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), AWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
202017 mpg combined · 3 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), RWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), 4WD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), AWD | 17 | 16 | 19 |
201918 mpg combined · 3 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), RWD | 18 | 17 | 21 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), 4WD | 18 | 17 | 20 |
| 4Runner 4WD4.0L 6-cyl, Auto (S5), AWD | 18 | 17 | 20 |
2010–2018ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18 | 17 | 20–21 | 3 |
| 2017 | 18 | 17 | 20–21 | 3 |
| 2016 | 18–19 | 17 | 21–22 | 3 |
| 2015 | 18–19 | 17 | 21–22 | 3 |
| 2014 | 18–19 | 17 | 21–22 | 3 |
| 2013 | 18–19 | 17 | 21–22 | 3 |
| 2012 | 19 | 17 | 22–23 | 2 |
| 2011 | 19 | 17–18 | 21–23 | 3 |
| 2010 | 19–20 | 17–18 | 22–23 | 3 |
EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.
Bigger all-terrain tires, a roof rack, and lift kits lower real-world mpg further. Whether 17 mpg is good for an SUV of this size: see what is good gas mileage.
4Runner gas tank size and range
A 2008–2024 4Runner holds 23 gallons, and a 2025–2026 4Runner holds 19 gallons, according to Toyota’s owner’s manuals. The newer truck has the smaller tank but goes about as far on it, because it uses less fuel. Both run on regular 87-octane gas.
| Years | Engine | Fuel tank | EPA combined | Range on a full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder (i-FORCE) | 19 gal10 | 21–22 mpg | about 400–420 miles |
| 2025 | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder (i-FORCE) | 19 gal13 | 21–22 mpg | about 400–420 miles |
| 2025–2026 | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder hybrid (i-FORCE MAX) | 19 gal9 | 23 mpg | about 440 miles |
| 2010–2024 | 4.0L V6 | 23 gal4 | 17–19 mpg | about 390–440 miles |
| 2010 | 2.7L 4-cylinder | 23 gal3 | 20 mpg | about 460 miles |
| 2008–2009 | 4.0L V6 | 23 gal2 | Before EPA data here | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2008–2009 | 4.7L V8 | 23 gal2 | Before EPA data here | Check your owner’s manual |
Range is the tank times your real mpg, and off-road driving can cut it by a third. Plan a long trip with the trip gas cost calculator.
4Runner tire pressure
Most 4Runners take 32 psi front and rear (2008–2024 V6), and the 2025–2026 models take 33 psi, when the tires are cold. The 2010 2.7L 4-cylinder is the exception at 33 psi. Use the label on the driver’s door jamb if your tires are a different size than the factory ones. If the warning light comes on, see tire pressure light.
| Years | Trim | Tire size | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | i-FORCE, 17-inch wheels | 245/70R17 110T10 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2026 | i-FORCE, 18-inch wheels (245/70R18) | 245/70R18 110H10 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2026 | i-FORCE, 18-inch wheels (265/70R18) | 265/70R18 116T10 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2026 | i-FORCE, 20-inch wheels | 265/55R20 113V10 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2025–2026 | i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 18-inch wheels | 265/70R18 116S or 116H9 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2025–2026 | i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 20-inch wheels | 265/55R20 113V9 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2010 | SR5 2WD with 2.7L 4-cylinder | P265/70R17 113S3 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2010–2024 | 4.0L V6, 17-inch wheels | P265/70R17 113S4 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2010–2024 | 4.0L V6, 20-inch wheels | P245/60R20 107H4 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2008–2009 | 16-inch wheels | P265/70R16 111S2 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2008–2009 | 17-inch wheels | P265/65R17 110S2 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2008–2009 | 18-inch wheels | P265/60R18 109H2 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
People who air down for sand or rocks should air back up to the door-jamb pressure before driving on the highway.
Oil at a glance
The 2010–2024 4.0L V6 takes 0W-20 and holds 6.6 quarts with the filter. The 2008–2009 engines took 5W-30. The 2.4L turbo in the 2025–2026 4Runner takes 0W-20 and holds 5.9 quarts. Each year, the oil spec, and the change interval are on the 4Runner oil page.
| Years | Engine | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder (i-FORCE) | 0W-2010 | 5.9 qt (5.6 L) with filter |
| 2025 | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder (i-FORCE) | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2025–2026 | 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder hybrid (i-FORCE MAX) | 0W-209 | 5.9 qt (5.6 L) with filter |
| 2010–2024 | 4.0L V6 | 0W-204 | 6.6 qt (6.2 L) with filter |
| 2010 | 2.7L 4-cylinder | 0W-203 | 6.1 qt (5.8 L) with filter |
| 2008–2009 | 4.0L V6 | 5W-302 | 5.5 qt (5.2 L) with filter |
| 2008–2009 | 4.7L V8 | 5W-302 | 6.5 qt (6.2 L) with filter |
4Runner towing capacity
A 2010–2024 4Runner with the 4.0L V6 can tow 5,000 lb. Most 2025–2026 4Runners can tow 6,000 lb; the hybrid TRD Pro and Trailhunter are rated 5,800 lb. The 2008–2009 4.7L V8 with a weight-distributing hitch was rated 7,300 lb with 2WD and 7,000 lb with 4WD.
- 6th generation (2025–2026): up to 6,000 lb10
- 5th generation (2010–2024): up to 5,000 lb4
- 4th generation (2008–2009): up to 7,300 lb2
These are maximums for a properly equipped 4Runner. The trailer’s tongue weight, the passengers, and the cargo all count against the load limit on the door-jamb label. Check your owner’s manual for the hitch and wiring rules.
Recalls: check by VIN
Recalls are tied to build dates and parts, not to the model year alone. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see any open recall. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard, seen through the windshield, and on your registration. Toyota dealers fix recalls at no charge.
What to record in your log
A 4Runner that goes off-road on weekends and commutes during the week has two very different fuel and service lives. A log keeps them straight:
- Every fill-up: date, odometer, gallons. Two full tanks in a row give your real mpg; the MPG calculator does the math.
- Off-road trips, towing, and tire changes, because Toyota’s schedule moves some jobs sooner for dusty roads and towing.
- Each oil change with the oil grade, and each tire rotation.
Keep it in a fuel log and a car maintenance log. The service schedule is on the 4Runner maintenance schedule page, and Toyota’s system in general on the Toyota maintenance schedule page.
FAQ
What is the gas mileage of a Toyota 4Runner?
The EPA rates the 2025–2026 4Runner at 21–22 mpg combined (gas) and 23 mpg (hybrid). The 2020–2024 4Runner is rated 17 mpg combined, and earlier 5th-generation years 17–19 mpg.
How big is the 4Runner gas tank?
23 gallons on 2008–2024 models and 19 gallons on 2025–2026 models, according to Toyota’s owner’s manuals.
What tire pressure does a 4Runner take?
32 psi front and rear on 2008–2024 V6 models, and 33 psi on 2025–2026 models, with the tires cold. Your door-jamb label has the number for your tires.
How much can a 4Runner tow?
5,000 lb for a 2010–2024 4Runner, and 6,000 lb for most 2025–2026 grades (5,800 lb for the hybrid TRD Pro and Trailhunter), when properly equipped.
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Sources
- Toyota 4Runner Owner’s Manual OM35886U (4th generation, © 2007) (checked November 12, 2026)
- Toyota 4Runner Owner’s Manual OM35897U (4th generation, © 2008) (checked November 12, 2026)
- Toyota 4Runner Owner’s Manual OM35A52U (5th generation, 2010: covers the 2.7L and 4.0L engines) (checked November 12, 2026)
- Toyota 4Runner Owner’s Manual OM35C03U (5th generation, edition with Toyota Safety Sense) (checked November 12, 2026)
- Toyota USA Newsroom: 2010 Toyota 4Runner Adds to Rich Heritage With More Power, Better MPG (checked November 12, 2026)
- Toyota USA Newsroom: 2011 Toyota 4Runner Is Second Year of All-New Fifth Generation (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2024 Toyota 4Runner Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2023 Toyota 4Runner Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2025 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX Owner’s Manual OM35B86U (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2026 Toyota 4Runner Owner’s Manual OM35C07U (i-FORCE gas) (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2026 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX Owner’s Manual OM35C08U (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2026 Toyota 4Runner i-FORCE MAX Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 12, 2026)
- 2025 Toyota 4Runner SourceBook (Toyota product guide) (checked November 12, 2026)
- U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (MPG; retrieved November 12, 2026)
- NHTSA, Check for recalls (checked November 2026): nhtsa.gov/recalls