TRUCK · Diesel

Toyota Hilux Fuel Cost

Globally beloved diesel midsize pickup — not sold new in the US, but a strong international reference. Below are estimated fuel costs based on 19 combined MPG and average US gas prices.

Best for towing, hauling and work duty rather than fuel-sipping commutes.

  • Built for towing
  • High fuel use
  • Strong highway diesel
  • Heavy fuel use
  • Updated for 2026
  • EPA-style MPG
  • US avg fuel prices
  • US units
  • Transparent assumptions
City

18 MPG

Highway

22 MPG

Combined

19 MPG

Tank

21 gal

Range / tank

~399 mi

MPG breakdown

City18 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined19 MPG
399miles
Range / tank

Estimated fuel cost at 12,000 miles/year

Based on 19 MPG and $3.85/gal.

Annual cost

$2432

Monthly cost

$203

Cost per mile

$0.203

Gallons / year

632

Estimate your own cost

Pre-filled with the Toyota Hilux's combined MPG.

mi/yr
mpg
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Pre-filled with estimated combined MPG for the Toyota Hilux. Adjust for your real-world driving.

Estimated Annual Cost

$0.00

Per Month

$0.00

Per Mile

$0.000

~632 gallons per year

Cost by annual mileage

How much you'll spend per year at common US mileage levels (estimates).

Miles per yearGallons / yearAnnual costMonthly cost
8,000421$1621$135
12,000632$2432$203
15,000789$3039$253

Estimates only. Actual costs depend on driving style, terrain, weather, and local fuel or electricity prices.

How we estimate Toyota Hilux costs

MPG / MPGe
EPA-style combined city + highway figures for the base trim and recent model year.
Fuel price
Average US retail regular gas, premium where required, or per-kWh electricity.
Annual mileage
Default scenarios at 8,000 / 12,000 / 15,000 miles per year.
Trim & year variance
AWD, larger wheels, towing packages and older years can lower efficiency 5–15%.

Sources & assumptions

  • EPA fuel economy dataCity / highway / combined MPG and MPGe baselines.
  • U.S. Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov)Vehicle efficiency and EV range references.
  • AAA gas price trendsRecent national and regional retail fuel averages.
  • EIA electricity ratesAverage residential per-kWh prices used for EV charging.

We summarize publicly available data — no scraping, no external API calls. Figures are calibrated periodically; use the calculators above for your exact inputs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated annual fuel cost for the Toyota Hilux?

Driving 12,000 miles per year at 19 MPG and $3.85/gal, expect about $2432 per year. Heavier city driving or longer commutes will increase that.

What MPG does the Toyota Hilux get?

Estimated EPA-style ratings are roughly 18 city / 22 highway / 19 combined MPG. Real-world numbers depend on terrain, climate and driving style.

What is the tank size of the Toyota Hilux?

The Toyota Hilux typically has a 21-gallon tank. At 19 combined MPG, that's roughly 399 miles of driving range per fill-up.

How does Toyota Hilux fuel cost compare to other vehicles?

At 12,000 miles per year, this vehicle costs about $2432. Compare it to other trucks on our index page or use the cost-per-mile calculator to compare two specific vehicles side-by-side.

Cheaper-to-drive alternatives

Same vehicle class as the Toyota Hilux, but lower fuel or charging cost per mile. Annual cost at 12,000 mi.

Save vs Hilux: $839
over 12,000 mi/yr by switching to Ford Maverick
Toyota Hilux· this vehicle$2432
Ford Maverick· 26 MPG$1592
Ford Ranger· 23 MPG$1800
Ford F-150· 21 MPG$1971
Ram 1500· 21 MPG$1971

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