How many miles can you get out of a Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux typically travels about 550–650 miles on a full tank, depending on engine choice, fuel tank size, and driving conditions.
Understanding range requires looking at the fuel tank capacity, the powertrain options available in your market, and how you drive. With multiple engines and market-specific tank sizes, the exact miles per fill will vary from one Hilux to another.
Fuel tank capacity by market
Tank sizes vary by model year and market. The most common capacities in modern Hilux models are:
- 80 L (21.1 US gallons) for most current models with the 2.8L diesel and in many regions
- 76 L (20 US gallons) in some markets or for older trims
- Petrol variants often use 80 L tanks in several markets
In practice, this means a full tank can support different ranges, roughly between 585 and 663 miles on a typical diesel variant and somewhat less for petrol models, depending on efficiency.
Fuel economy and real-world range
Engine choice, transmission, payload, and terrain all influence real-world mileage. The typical consumption figures for common Hilux powertrains are:
- 2.8L GD-FTV turbo-diesel: about 7.5–8.5 L/100 km (approximately 31–29 mpgUS)
- 2.4L GD-4D diesel (earlier/market variants): about 7.6–9.0 L/100 km (roughly 31–26 mpgUS)
- Petrol variants (2.7L or equivalent where offered): about 9–12 L/100 km (roughly 26–19 mpgUS)
These ranges reflect typical highway and mixed driving. Real-world numbers can be higher or lower, with highway-oriented driving generally delivering better figures than city commuting or heavy loads.
Estimating your own range
To estimate how far your specific Hilux will travel on a full tank, use a simple formula and adjust for real-world conditions:
- Identify your tank capacity (liters or gallons) from your vehicle spec sheet or door jamb label.
- Convert consumption to miles per gallon (mpg US) if you have L/100 km: mpgUS = 235.2 / L/100km.
- Calculate Range = Tank capacity (gal) × MPGUS.
- Alternatively use the direct metric: Range (miles) ≈ (Tank capacity in liters) × (100 / L/100km) × 0.621371.
In practice, expect a practical range of about 585–663 miles for diesel models with an 80 L tank, slightly less for 76 L tanks, and roughly 414–552 miles for petrol variants, when driven under typical conditions.
Summary
The Toyota Hilux offers solid, market-specific range thanks to its range of diesel and petrol powertrains and sizes. With an 80 L tank in most markets, diesel variants typically deliver around 585–663 miles per fill under typical driving, while petrol versions generally deliver roughly 414–552 miles. To maximize your range, drive smoothly, maintain a steady speed on highways, and plan refuels around the fuel economy for your exact trim and use case.
