The Toyota Sequoia does 16 mpg combined (14.5 city, 18.5 highway), which works out to about $2,400 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 3.4L 6-cyl Hybrid does 22 mpg while 4.7L 8-cyl does 14.6 — a difference of $885 a year. Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg.
Every Toyota Sequoia engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Toyota Sequoia ranges from 22 down to 14.6 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $885 a year across 4 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl Hybrid | 21 / 24 | 2023–2026 | $1,745 | |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 14 / 19.7 | 2010–2012 | $2,400 | |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 13 / 17.3 | 2013–2022 | $2,560 | |
| 4.7L 8-cyl | 13.4 / 16.9 | 2001–2009 | $2,630 |
What that actually costs
The Toyota Sequoia burns a gallon every 16 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 750 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.200 |
| Fuel per year | $2,400 |
| Fuel over five years | $12,000 |
| Against other V8 cars | +$15 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,967 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Toyota Sequoia gives up 4 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 18.5 out there against 14.5 in town, a 28% drop worth $572 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 14.5 mpg | $2,648 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 18.5 mpg | $2,076 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4 mpg (28%) | Typical for its type |
How the Sequoia changed over the years
The Sequoia peaked in 2026 at 22 mpg (21 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2004 at 14 — 8 mpg apart, or $998 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 22. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2025 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2024 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2023 | 21 / 24 | 1 | $1,745 | |
| 2022 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2021 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2020 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2019 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2018 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2017 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2016 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2015 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2014 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2013 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2012 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2011 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2010 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2009 | 14 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2008 | 14 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2007 | 14 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2006 | 14 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2005 | 14 / 17 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2004 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2003 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2002 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2001 | 12 / 16 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 26 EPA ratings of the Toyota Sequoia — 4 engines across 2001–2026. 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 $3,967. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Toyota Sequoia get?
16 mpg combined on average — 14.5 in the city and 18.5 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2001–2026.
How much does a Toyota Sequoia cost in fuel per year?
About $2,400 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $12,000 over five years, or 0.200 dollars a mile.
Which Sequoia engine is the most economical?
The 3.4L 6-cyl Hybrid at 22 mpg, against 14.6 for the 4.7L 8-cyl — a difference of about $885 a year.
Is the Sequoia good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V8 cars it sits below the average of 16.1 mpg, computed across 3323 ratings.
Are these real-world Sequoia figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Toyota Sequoia is $3,967 against the $2,400 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 22 and 14 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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