Toyota Avalon Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2013 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 43 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 40 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #6 of 92 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #10 of 107 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #9 of 101 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #13 of 112 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #20 of 110 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #24 of 125 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 43 mpg | 43 mpg | #23 of 127 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 43 mpg | 43 mpg | #23 of 124 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 43 mpg | 43 mpg | #25 of 116 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 43 mpg | 43 mpg | #27 of 121 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Avalon Hybrid placed highest in 2013 at #6 of 92, and lowest in 2022 at #27 of 121. It spent 10 of its 10 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 10 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 43 | 43 | 267.4 | 6.9 | $1,450 | 203 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 43 | 43 | 267.4 | 6.9 | $1,450 | 203 | 9/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 43 | 43 | 267.4 | 6.9 | $1,450 | 203 | 9/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 43 | 43 | 267.4 | 6.9 | $1,450 | 203 | 9/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 39 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 224 | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 40 → 43 mpg | +3 mpg | 267 gal |
What Avalon Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid burns 267 to 267 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $802 | $802 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $936 | $936 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,070 | $1,070 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $1,450 to $1,450 a year in fuel, or $4,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 43 mpg the Toyota Avalon Hybrid is 18 mpg better the median, which is worth about $674 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.