2020 Toyota Sequoia
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300 to $4,650 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 14-15 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 15 / 14 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $4,300-$4,650 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 609-618 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Sequoia costs about $4,300 to $4,650 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $4,475. Over five years that is about $22,375 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Sequoia configuration spends about $10,000 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The Sequoia sits roughly 5 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 15 MPG | $4,300 |
| Sequoia 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 14 MPG | $4,650 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Sequoia records tailpipe CO₂ of 609-618 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.