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Toyota FJ Cruiser MPG
EPA fuel economy for 24 Toyota FJ Cruiser trims sold from 2007 to 2014. Best ever: 19 MPG (2012 FJ Cruiser 2WD). Latest model year 2014: 16 to 18 MPG combined across 3 trims.
Toyota FJ Cruiser fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser to fuel is the FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl (18 MPG) at $3,470 a year. The FJ Cruiser 4WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl (16 MPG) costs $3,900, so the thriftier trim saves $430 a year and $2,150 over five years.
| 2014 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 18 | $3,470 | cheapest |
| FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | Part-time 4WD | Regular | 18 | $3,470 | cheapest |
| FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | AWD | Regular | 16 | $3,900 | +$430 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
Toyota FJ Cruiser MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 18 | 16 | 20 | FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2013 | 18 | 16 | 20 | FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2012 | 19 | 17 | 20 | FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2011 | 19 | 17 | 22 | FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2010 | 19 | 17 | 22 | FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2009 | 18 | 17 | 21 | FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2008 | 18 | 16 | 20 | FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
| 2007 | 18 | 17 | 21 | FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl, Auto 5-spd | 3 |
Every Toyota FJ Cruiser trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 499 | $3,470 |
| 2014 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | Part-time 4WD | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 | 495 | $3,470 |
| 2014 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | AWD | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | 534 | $3,900 |
| 2013 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 | 499 | $3,470 |
| 2013 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | Part-time 4WD | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 | 495 | $3,470 |
| 2013 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | AWD | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | 534 | $3,900 |
| 2012 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 20 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2012 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | Part-time 4WD | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 2012 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | 555 | $3,900 |
| 2011 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2011 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | Part-time 4WD | Regular | 17 | 21 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2011 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 2010 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | 468 | $3,280 |
| 2010 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | Part-time 4WD | Regular | 17 | 21 | 18 | 494 | $3,470 |
| 2010 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 | 523 | $3,670 |
| 2009 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 21 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2009 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2009 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2008 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 16 | 20 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2008 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 16 | 20 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2008 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 18 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
| 2007 | FJ Cruiser 2WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | RWD | Premium | 17 | 21 | 18 | 494 | $4,300 |
| 2007 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 19 | 17 | 523 | $4,550 |
| 2007 | FJ Cruiser 4WD | 4.0 L, 6 cyl | Manual 6-spd | 4WD/AWD | Premium | 15 | 18 | 16 | 555 | $4,840 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
Compare with other 2014 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
| Vehicle | Combined | City | Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Toyota RAV4 EV | 76 | 78 | 74 |
| 2014 BYD e6 | 63 | 61 | 65 |
| 2014 Lexus RX 450h | 29 | 31 | 28 |
| 2014 Mazda CX-5 2WD | 29 | 26 | 34 |
| 2014 Buick Encore | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| 2014 Nissan Rogue FWD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a Toyota FJ Cruiser?
The most efficient Toyota FJ Cruiser the EPA has rated is the 2012 FJ Cruiser 2WD at 19 MPG combined (17 city, 20 highway).
What MPG does the 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser get?
2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser trims range from 16 to 18 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which Toyota FJ Cruiser has the worst fuel economy?
The 2014 FJ Cruiser 4WD is the lowest rated at 16 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a Toyota FJ Cruiser for a year?
At $4.16 a gallon for regular and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser to fuel is the FJ Cruiser 2WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl (18 MPG) at $3,470 a year. The FJ Cruiser 4WD, 4.0 L, 6 cyl (16 MPG) costs $3,900, so the thriftier trim saves $430 a year and $2,150 over five years.
More from Toyota: every Toyota model. Fuel types on this model: Premium, Regular. EPA classes: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.