2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

17.2gal · 65 L

The 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a fuel tank capacity of 17.2 gallons (65 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 482 highway miles or 464 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

17.2 gal · Smaller than 64% of 2015 models we list.

Listed separately: 2015 Toyota Highlander (19.2 gal).

Highway range
482 mi
City range
464 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
28 MPG
EPA size class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle

2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel tank capacity by trim

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
Limited 4dr SUV AWD 3.5L 6cyl CVT · AWD Hybrid MPG 27 / 28Range 464 / 482 mi 3.5L 6cyl CVT Hybrid AWD 17.2 gal65 L 27 / 28 464 / 482 mi
Limited Platinum 4dr SUV AWD 3.5L 6cyl CVT · AWD Hybrid MPG 27 / 28Range 464 / 482 mi 3.5L 6cyl CVT Hybrid AWD 17.2 gal65 L 27 / 28 464 / 482 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 28 MPG, a full 17.2-gallon tank covers about 482 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full17.2482464
3/412.9361348
1/28.6241232
1/44.3120116
1/82.26058

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 536 gallons, roughly 31 full tanks.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
28 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
319 g/mi
EPA greenhouse score
7 of 10
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

$73.44 to fill the 17.2-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
17.2 galRegular$4.27$73.44$55.08

By region, 17.2-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$69.14
Midwest$4.27$73.44
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$63.64
Rocky Mountain$4.46$76.71
West Coast$5.42$93.22
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$101.31

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 17.2-gallon tank$73.44
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,287

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Highlander Hybrid tank size in other years

The 2015 Highlander Hybrid uses the same 17.2 gal tank as every Highlander Hybrid since 2006.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2020 Highlander Hybrid 17.1 gal 599 mi
2019 Highlander Hybrid 17.2–19.2 gal 538 mi
2018 Highlander Hybrid 17.2–19.2 gal 538 mi
2017 Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 482 mi
2016 Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 482 mi
2015 Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 482 mi
2014 Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 482 mi
2013 Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 482 mi
2012 Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 482 mi
2011 Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 482 mi
2010 Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 430 mi
Toyota Highlander Hybrid fuel tank by model yearSmallest tank Larger tank options

2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs similar 2015 SUVs

The Highlander Hybrid has the smallest tank of the four 2015 SUVs compared here: 17.2 gallons, against 26.4 for the Volkswagen Touareg.

2015 modelTankLongest highway range
Volkswagen Touareg 26.4 gal 766 mi
Jeep Grand Cherokee 24.6 gal 615 mi
Ford Explorer 18.6 gal 446 mi
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 17.2 gal 482 mi

Other 2015 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

The 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid holds 17.2 gallons (65 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gas tank hold?

The 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid tank holds 65 liters, or 17.2 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid go on a full tank?

About 482 miles on the highway and 464 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid go on a quarter tank?

About 120 highway miles or 116 in town from the 17.2-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

What gas does the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 17.2-gallon tank from empty costs $73.44. It ranges from $63.64 in the Gulf Coast to $101.31 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid?

About 107 pounds for the 17.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid have a bigger gas tank than the Jeep Grand Cherokee?

No. The 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee holds up to 24.6 gallons; the 2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid holds up to 17.2.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).

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