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2002 Toyota Highlander Gas Tank Size and Capacity

SUV 6 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall ← 2001 2003 →

Fuel tank capacity

19.8gal · 75 L

The 2002 Toyota Highlander has a fuel tank capacity of 19.8 gallons (75 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 416–495 highway miles or 317–376 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

19.8 gal · Bigger than 58% of 2002 models we list.

Highway range
416–495 mi
City range
317–376 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
18–22 MPG
EPA size class
Sport Utility Vehicle

2002 Toyota Highlander fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 6 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2WD 4dr SUV 2.4L 4cyl 4A · FWD MPG 19 / 25Range 376 / 495 mi 2.4L 4cyl 4A FWD 19.8 gal75 L 19 / 25 376 / 495 mi
2WD 4dr SUV 3.0L 6cyl 4A · FWD MPG 17 / 21Range 337 / 416 mi 3.0L 6cyl 4A FWD 19.8 gal75 L 17 / 21 337 / 416 mi
AWD 4dr SUV 2.4L 4cyl 4A · AWD MPG 17 / 22Range 337 / 436 mi 2.4L 4cyl 4A AWD 19.8 gal75 L 17 / 22 337 / 436 mi
AWD 4dr SUV 3.0L 6cyl 4A · AWD MPG 16 / 21Range 317 / 416 mi 3.0L 6cyl 4A AWD 19.8 gal75 L 16 / 21 317 / 416 mi
Limited 2WD 4dr SUV 3.0L 6cyl 4A · FWD MPG 17 / 21Range 337 / 416 mi 3.0L 6cyl 4A FWD 19.8 gal75 L 17 / 21 337 / 416 mi
Limited AWD 4dr SUV 3.0L 6cyl 4A · AWD MPG 16 / 21Range 317 / 416 mi 3.0L 6cyl 4A AWD 19.8 gal75 L 16 / 21 317 / 416 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 2002 Toyota Highlander 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 18 MPG, a full 19.8-gallon tank covers about 356 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full19.8416337
3/414.9312252
1/29.9208168
1/45.010484
1/82.55242

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 42 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 20 MPG in the Highlander (11 drivers), about 396 miles on a full 19.8-gallon tank.

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
18–22 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
404–494 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings ↗

What it costs to fill up a 2002 Toyota Highlander

$84.55 to fill the 19.8-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
19.8 galRegular$4.27$84.55$63.41

By region, 19.8-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$79.60
Midwest$4.27$84.55
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$73.26
Rocky Mountain$4.46$88.31
West Coast$5.42$107.32
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$116.62

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

  • 19.8-gallon tank$84.55
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,558

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

Highlander tank size in other years

The 2002 Highlander uses the same 19.8 gal tank as the 2001 model.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2007 Highlander 19.1 gal 478 mi
2006 Highlander 19.1 gal 478 mi
2005 Highlander 19.1 gal 478 mi
2004 Highlander 19.1 gal 478 mi
2003 Highlander 19.8 gal 495 mi
2002 Highlander 19.8 gal 495 mi
2001 Highlander 19.8 gal 495 mi
Toyota Highlander fuel tank by model year
200119.82002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
← 2001 Toyota Highlander Every Highlander year 2003 Toyota Highlander →

2002 Toyota Highlander vs similar 2002 SUVs

At 19.8 gallons, the Highlander's largest tank ranks second of the seven 2002 SUVs compared here. The Jeep Grand Cherokee carries the most (20.5 gal) and the Ford Explorer Sport the least (16.8 gal).

2002 modelTankLongest highway range
Jeep Grand Cherokee 20.5 gal 390 mi
Toyota Highlander 19.8 gal 495 mi
Honda Passport 19.5 gal 390 mi
Chevrolet Blazer 18.0–19.0 gal 380 mi
Hyundai Santa Fe 17.2 gal 430 mi
Suzuki XL-7 16.9 gal 321 mi
Ford Explorer Sport 16.8 gal 336 mi

Picked by body style and size: other 2002 SUVs within about 5% of the Highlander's length and 15% of its curb weight, one model per brand.

2002 Toyota Highlander fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2002 Toyota Highlander, out of 2 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Storage · Tank assembly · MountingJul 30, 2002 · NHTSA 02V208000 · Toyota Motor North America, Inc. · 154,593 vehicles

On sport utility vehicles, there is a breather hose that attaches to the nozzle of the on-board refueling vapor recovery (orvr) valve, which is located on the topside of the fuel tank. The breather hose is attached with a clamp, whose "tabs" face in the upward direction. When the vehicle was crashed under the new car assessment program (ncap) test (I.e., 35 mph frontal barrier crash), the clamp "tabs" contacted the underside of the body due to movement of the fuel tank, causing the nozzle to break.

Risk and remedy

Risk: In the worst case, nozzle breakage could result in fuel leakage if the vehicle rolls-over after a high speed frontal crash.

Remedy: Dealers will rotate the specified clamp. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ Look up your tank by VIN

Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2002 Toyota Highlander?

The 2002 Toyota Highlander holds 19.8 gallons (75 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2002 Toyota Highlander gas tank hold?

The 2002 Toyota Highlander tank holds 75 liters, or 19.8 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2002 Toyota Highlander gas tank?

No. FWD and AWD versions of the 2002 Toyota Highlander use the same 19.8 gal tank.

How far can a 2002 Toyota Highlander go on a full tank?

About 416–495 miles on the highway and 317–376 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 2002 Toyota Highlander go on a quarter tank?

About 104 highway miles or 84 in town from the 19.8-gallon tank, which has roughly 5.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2002 Toyota Highlander really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 20 MPG in the 2002 Toyota Highlander (11 drivers), which works out to about 396 miles on a full 19.8-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2002 Toyota Highlander take?

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

How much does it cost to fill up a 2002 Toyota Highlander?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 19.8-gallon tank from empty costs $84.55. It ranges from $73.26 in the Gulf Coast to $116.62 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2002 Toyota Highlander?

About 123 pounds for the 19.8-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2002 Toyota Highlander have a bigger gas tank than the Suzuki XL-7?

Yes. The 2002 Toyota Highlander holds up to 19.8 gallons; the 2002 Suzuki XL-7 holds up to 16.9.

Has the 2002 Toyota Highlander had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2002 Toyota Highlander: 02V208000 (storage · tank assembly · mounting). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, cross-checked against a second spec database. 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.
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database.
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

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