2012 Toyota Sequoia MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2012 Toyota Sequoia is rated 14 to 16 mpg combined across 5 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 4.6L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic.
EPA fuel economy
2012 Toyota Sequoia · 5 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
16MPG combined
14 city 20 highway
$4,200 a year to fuel
4.6L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
Best version costs $9,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $4,200 to $4,800 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2011.
Every 2012 Sequoia version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
4.6L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Sequoia 2WD |
16 mpg | 14 / 20 | $4,200 |
4.6L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Sequoia 4WD |
15 mpg | 13 / 18 | $4,450 |
5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85)
EPA listing: Sequoia 4WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85) |
15 mpg | 13 / 18 | $4,450 |
5.7L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Sequoia 2WD |
15 mpg | 13 / 18 | $4,450 |
5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic
EPA listing: Sequoia 4WD |
14 mpg | 13 / 17 | $4,800 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
4.6L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $4,191 | $20,953 |
4.6L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $4,470 | $22,350 |
5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85) | $4,470 | $22,350 |
5.7L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic | $4,470 | $22,350 |
5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic | $4,789 | $23,946 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Toyota Sequoia MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 15 to 16 mpg (2010 to 2022); highest in 2010. Hybrid: 22 mpg (2023 to 2026).
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2012: gas 16 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 | – |
| 2011 | 16 | – |
| 2012 | 16 | – |
| 2013 | 15 | – |
| 2014 | 15 | – |
| 2015 | 15 | – |
| 2016 | 15 | – |
| 2017 | 15 | – |
| 2018 | 15 | – |
| 2019 | 15 | – |
| 2020 | 15 | – |
| 2021 | 15 | – |
| 2022 | 15 | – |
| 2023 | – | 22 |
| 2024 | – | 22 |
| 2025 | – | 22 |
| 2026 | – | 22 |
Every Sequoia year's ratings in one table
How the 2012 Sequoia compares
2012 full-size SUVs covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2012 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: hybrid |
21 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: gas |
17 mpg | 17 mpg | $3,950 |
Best: gas |
16 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,200 |
Toyota Sequoia This page Best: gas |
16 mpg | 16 mpg | $4,200 |
2012 Sequoia recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2012 Toyota Sequoia's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 4.6L 8-cyl gets 16 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 15 with 4WD.
Does the 2012 Toyota Sequoia need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2012 Toyota Sequoia version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2012 Sequoia's MPG compare with the 2011?
For 2012, the best gas version is rated 16 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.