1997 Toyota 4Runner Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1997 Toyota 4Runner (16–19 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Special Purpose Vehicles
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.7 L; 6-cyl, 3.4 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,550–$4,200
- Configurations
- 7
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.7 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15–16 | 20 | 17–18 | $3,700–$3,950 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.4 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 15 | 17–18 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 22 | 18–19 | $3,550–$3,700 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Runner 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 4Runner 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.7 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| 4Runner 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.4 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner?
According to EPA data, the 1997 Toyota 4Runner is rated at 16–19 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1997 Toyota 4Runner have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1997 Toyota 4Runner use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1997 Toyota 4Runner?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,550 to $4,200.