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JohnG4706
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014

2010 Toyota Sequoia

I've found a couple of 2010 Sequoias in my price range. The following questions:

1. Both have the 5.7L engines.
2. One is a 4WD and the other 2WD. Does the 4WD reduce the MPG's? If so, by how much? Is it worth the loss of MPG's to have 4WD? If you run in the 2WD mode does that give you better MPG's?
3. I've never had a 4WD anything. Are they more prone to mechanical problems vs the 2WD?
4. The 4WD is also capable of using Flex Fuel. (I'm not sure about the 2WD.) From what I've been able to read, while the Flex Fuel is cheaper/gallon, the MPG's are about 2/3 of what the unleaded gas yields. And, in the long run, the Flex Fuel is more expensive when compared to gallons used vs distance. Would being Flex Fuel compatible have any effect on my MPG's if I stay with unleaded only.

Thanks.

12 Replies

  • Have a 2010 Escape and yes; the MPG is way down when on E85.

    If I remember right:

    24 mpg on 100% gas
    22 mpg on E10
    18 or 19 mpg on E85.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    I've got the same vehicle, but with a truck bed instead of an SUV body:)

    4WD definitely has its place and 4WD is great IF YOU NEED IT. Where I live in So Cal, I would never use 4wd, and have never had the occasion on the road or camping where I needed it. Some folks do need it and I'm by all means not anti-4wd.

    Yes, it does reduce mpg by a small amount. Yes, they are more prone to mechanical problems because there is more going on, and more to maintain, ie, you are carrying around more gear, which is great if you need that capability.

    Sorry, but I can't answer the question about the flex fuel as I don't use it. My two cents; if you need 4wd, get it. If you will not use it, go for the 2wd Sequoia.