Against 344 other Hybrid cars rated 2024–2026, the Sequoia trails their 28 mpg average by 6 mpg, about $374 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2001, the 3.4L 6-cyl Hybrid (2023–2026), does 22 mpg and the thirstiest, the 4.7L 8-cyl (2001–2009), 14.6: $885 a year apart.
Every Toyota Sequoia engine, compared
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Grand Cherokee gets 22.6 mpg, the Lexus GX 17 mpg and the Ford Explorer 22.5 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2026 Sequoia.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other Hybrid cars, 2024–2026 | +$374 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,967 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Toyota Sequoia gives up 3 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 21 in the city, $229 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3 mpg (14%) | Narrow — equally happy either way |
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 biggest single-year change came in 2023: 15 to 22 mpg.
| 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 2026 Toyota Sequoia get?
22 mpg combined, 21 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2001 the Sequoia has averaged 16 mpg.
Is the 2026 Sequoia more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Which Sequoia year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026, at 22 mpg combined (21 city, 24 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Sequoia get better gas mileage than the Jeep Grand Cherokee?
About the same: 22 mpg for the 2026 Sequoia against 22.6 for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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