2018 Toyota Highlander Engine Options, Fuel Economy, Driving Range, and Cost of Driving
Yesterday, we shared the reasons why the 2018 Toyota Highlander is perfect for Miami-area Girl Scouts. One of the reasons why we love the 2018 Toyota Highlander is that it’s extremely efficient – and that means you can enjoy more affordable driving with fewer fill-ups. We made the comment that the 2018 Toyota Highlander model’s efficiency makes it a great choice for traveling to Savannah, GA to visit the birthplace of Juliet Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts. We are going to help all you Miami-area Girl Scouts earn your Budgeting Badge by showing you how to determine the cost of traveling to Savannah in the 2018 Toyota Highlander!
Engine Options and Performance of the 2018 Toyota Highlander
The 2018 Toyota Highlander comes available with three engine options – each of which offers a different amount of performance, fuel economy, and driving range. These options include:
2.7L 4-Cylinder DOHC
Horsepower: 185
Torque: 184 lb.-ft.
Fuel Economy: 20 mpg-city / 24 mpg-highway
Fuel Tank Size: 19.2 gallons
Estimated City Driving Range: 384 miles
Estimated Highway Driving Range: 460.8 miles
Conventional 3.5L V6 DOHC
Horsepower: 295
Torque: 263 lb.-ft.
Fuel Economy: 21 mpg-city / 27 mpg-highway
Estimated City Driving Range: 403.2 miles
Estimated Highway Driving Range: 518.4 miles
Hybrid 3.5L V6 DOHC
Net Horsepower: 306
Fuel Economy: 30 mpg-city / 28 mpg-highway
Estimated City Driving Range: 576 miles
Estimated Highway Driving Range: 537.6 miles
Cost of Driving the 2018 Toyota Highlander from Miami to Savannah
The distance between Miami and Savannah (via I-95) is about 485 miles. Using this distance divided by the highway fuel economy, we discover that you will need approximately 20.20 gallons of fuel with the 2.7L engine, 17.96 gallons with the conventional 3.5L V6 engine, and 17.32 gallons with the hybrid 3.5L V6 engine.
Assuming that fuel is $3.00 per gallon, you can expect to pay approximately $60.60 with the 2.7L engine, $53.88 with the conventional 3.5L V6 engine, and $51.96 with the hybrid 3.5L V6 engine.
Please note that all calculations are for just one way and you will need to double the amount of fuel and costs for a return trip. Your actual fuel economy and driving range may vary due to your driving style, the upkeep of your 2018 Toyota Highlander, and elevations encountered during your journey.
To learn more about the 2018 Toyota Highlander, please visit us here at Headquarter Toyota today! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!
