The Toyota Venza does 26 mpg combined (24.3 city, 28.9 highway), which works out to about $1,477 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid does 39 mpg while 3.5L 6-cyl does 21.3 — a difference of $818 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Toyota Venza engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Toyota Venza ranges from 39 down to 21.3 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $818 a year across 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 40 / 37 | 2021–2024 | $985 | |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | 20.6 / 27.1 | 2009–2015 | $1,648 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 / 26 | 2009–2015 | $1,803 |
What that actually costs
The Toyota Venza burns a gallon every 26 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 462 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.123 |
| Fuel per year | $1,477 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,385 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$17 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,531 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Toyota Venza gives up 4.6 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 28.9 out there against 24.3 in town, a 19% drop worth $251 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 | 24.3 mpg | $1,580 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28.9 mpg | $1,329 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +4.6 mpg (19%) | Typical for its type |
How the Venza changed over the years
The Venza peaked in 2024 at 39 mpg (40 city, 37 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2015 at 22 — 17 mpg apart, or $760 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 39. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40 / 37 | 1 | $985 | |
| 2023 | 40 / 37 | 1 | $985 | |
| 2022 | 40 / 37 | 1 | $985 | |
| 2021 | 40 / 37 | 1 | $985 | |
| 2015 | 19.5 / 26 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2014 | 19.5 / 26 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2013 | 19.5 / 26 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2012 | 20 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2011 | 20 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2010 | 20 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2009 | 20 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,670 |
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How we count
This page rests on 18 EPA ratings of the Toyota Venza — 3 engines across 2009–2024. 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 $2,531. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Toyota Venza get?
26 mpg combined on average — 24.3 in the city and 28.9 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2009–2024.
How much does a Toyota Venza cost in fuel per year?
About $1,477 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $7,385 over five years, or 0.123 dollars a mile.
Which Venza engine is the most economical?
The 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid at 39 mpg, against 21.3 for the 3.5L 6-cyl — a difference of about $818 a year.
Is the Venza good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Venza 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 Venza is $2,531 against the $1,477 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 39 and 21 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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