2020 Toyota Highlander
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
36
Combined MPG
36
City MPG
35
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2020 Toyota Highlander
- Combined fuel economy: 36 MPG (36 city / 35 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,650
- CO₂ emissions: 245 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 4
Specifications
| Make | Toyota · Company Profile |
| Model | Highlander |
| Year | 2020 |
| Class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 2.5L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 8/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 8/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $2,500 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 4 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1458 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $122 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $10¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Toyota Highlander — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 | ↓ |
| 2025 | 35 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 36 | = |
| 2023 | 36 | = |
| 2022 | 36 | = |
| 2021 | 36 | = |
| 2019 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 29 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 28 | ↓ |
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