Against 254 other Hybrid cars rated 2025–2027, the Land Cruiser trails their 28 mpg average by 5 mpg, about $299 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1984, the 2.4L 4-cyl Hybrid (2024–2027), does 23 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.2L 6-cyl (1984–1987), 11: $1,821 a year apart.
Every Toyota Land Cruiser engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl Hybrid | 22 / 25 | 2024–2027 | $1,670 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 / 17.8 | 2008–2021 | $2,595 | |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 12 / 15.3 | 1998–2007 | $2,931 | |
| 4.5L 6-cyl | 11.6 / 14 | 1993–1997 | $3,048 | |
| 3.9L 6-cyl | 11 / 13 | 1991–1991 | $3,200 | |
| 4L 6-cyl | 10.8 / 13 | 1988–1992 | $3,254 | |
| 4.2L 6-cyl | 10 / 12 | 1984–1987 | $3,491 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the GMC Yukon XL gets 20 mpg, next to 23 mpg for the 2027 Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser is the cheapest of them to run: $250 a year less than the GMC Yukon XL.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2027) | $0.139 |
| Fuel per year | $1,670 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,350 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2025–2027 | +$299 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $4,621 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser gives up 3 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 22 in the city, $209 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2027) | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (14%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
How the Land Cruiser changed over the years
The Land Cruiser peaked in 2027 at 23 mpg (22 city, 25 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1992 at 11 — 12 mpg apart, or $1,821 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 22 / 25 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2026 | 22 / 25 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2025 | 22 / 25 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2024 | 22 / 25 | 1 | $1,670 | |
| 2021 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2020 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2019 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2018 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2017 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2016 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2015 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2011 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2010 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2009 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2008 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2006 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2005 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2004 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2003 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2002 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2001 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 2000 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1999 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1998 | 12 / 15 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 1997 | 12 / 14 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1996 | 12 / 14 | 1 | $2,954 | |
| 1995 | 12 / 14 | 1 | $2,954 |
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How we count
This page rests on 41 EPA ratings of the Toyota Land Cruiser — 7 engines across 1984–2027. 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 $4,621. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser get?
23 mpg combined, 22 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Land Cruiser has averaged 14.2 mpg.
Is the 2027 Land Cruiser more efficient than the 2026?
About the same: 23 against 23 mpg combined.
Which Land Cruiser year has the best gas mileage?
The 2027, at 23 mpg combined (22 city, 25 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Land Cruiser get better gas mileage than the GMC Yukon XL?
Yes: 23 mpg for the 2027 Land Cruiser against 20 for the 2026 GMC Yukon XL, about $250 a year less to run.
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