Against 410 other V6 cars rated 2012–2014, the FJ Cruiser trails their 21.2 mpg average by 3.2 mpg, about $322 a year.
Every Toyota FJ Cruiser engine, compared
The Toyota FJ Cruiser was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4L 6-cyl | 16.6 / 20.8 | 2007–2014 | $2,087 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Subaru Outback gets 23.7 mpg, the Subaru Forester 25.7 mpg and the Chevrolet Tahoe 18.3 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 2014 FJ Cruiser. The FJ Cruiser costs the most of them to run: $639 a year more than the Subaru Forester.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2014) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2012–2014 | +$322 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,713 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser gives up 4 mpg in town: 20 on the highway against 16 in the city, $480 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2014) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (25%) | Typical for its type |
How the FJ Cruiser changed over the years
The FJ Cruiser peaked in 2012 at 19 mpg (17 city, 20 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2014 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2014 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2013 | 16 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2012 | 17 / 20 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2011 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2010 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 20 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 17 / 21 | 1 | $2,133 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Toyota FJ Cruiser — 1 engine across 2007–2014. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,713. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser get?
18 mpg combined, 16 city and 20 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the FJ Cruiser has averaged 18.4 mpg.
Is the 2014 FJ Cruiser more efficient than the 2013?
About the same: 18 against 18 mpg combined.
Which FJ Cruiser year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012, at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 20 highway).
Does the FJ Cruiser get better gas mileage than the Subaru Outback?
No: 18 mpg for the 2014 FJ Cruiser against 23.7 for the 2015 Subaru Outback, about $513 a year more to run.
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