2006 Toyota Highlander Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2006 Toyota Highlander (19–27 MPG combined) across 6 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Engine
4-cyl, 2.4 L; 6-cyl, 3.3 L
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG
19–27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,500–$3,550
Configurations
6

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.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2006 Toyota Highlander. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive182320$3,350—
6-cyl 3.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive16–2722–2519–26$2,600–$3,550—
4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive192522$3,050—
6-cyl 3.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive17–2823–2519–27$2,500–$3,550—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2006 Toyota Highlander (6 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
Highlander 2WDFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd42.4Regular Gasoline192522$3,050
Highlander 2WDFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd63.3Regular Gasoline172319$3,550
Highlander 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 4-spd42.4Regular Gasoline182320$3,350
Highlander 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic 5-spd63.3Regular Gasoline162219$3,550
Highlander Hybrid 2WDFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)63.3Regular Gasoline282527$2,500
Highlander Hybrid 4WD4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)63.3Regular Gasoline272526$2,600

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2006 Toyota Highlander?

According to EPA data, the 2006 Toyota Highlander is rated at 19–27 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2006 Toyota Highlander have?

The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2006 Toyota Highlander use?

It uses Regular Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2006 Toyota Highlander?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,500 to $3,550.