2015 Toyota Sequoia MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2015 Toyota Sequoia is rated 14 to 15 mpg combined across 3 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85).
EPA fuel economy
2015 Toyota Sequoia · 3 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
15MPG combined
13 city 17 highway
$4,450 a year to fuel
5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85)
Best version costs $10,250 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 $4,450 to $4,800 a year. Ratings for the best versions are unchanged from 2014.
Every 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
5.7L 8-cyl · Part-time 4WD · 6-speed automatic · Flex-fuel (E85) Best
EPA listing: Sequoia 4WD FFV · Flex-fuel (E85) |
15 mpg | 13 / 17 | $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 |
|---|---|---|
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
2015: gas 15 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 2015 Sequoia compares
2015 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.
| 2015 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: gas |
18 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,700 |
Best: gas |
18 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,700 |
Best: gas |
18 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,700 |
Best: gas |
18 mpg | 18 mpg | $3,700 |
Toyota Sequoia This page Best: gas |
15 mpg | 15 mpg | $4,450 |
2015 Sequoia recalls and complaints
Questions
Does 4WD lower the 2015 Toyota Sequoia's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, 4WD lowers the combined rating by 1 mpg: the 5.7L 8-cyl gets 15 mpg combined with two-wheel drive and 14 with 4WD.
Does the 2015 Toyota Sequoia need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2015 Toyota Sequoia version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2015 Sequoia's MPG compare with the 2014?
For 2015, the best gas version is rated 15 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.