Toyota Avalon XLE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Avalon XLE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2019 to 2022. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #86 of 127 (33th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #81 of 124 (35th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #77 of 116 (34th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #76 of 121 (38th 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 XLE placed highest in 2022 at #76 of 121, and lowest in 2019 at #86 of 127. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341 | 5/10 |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341 | 5/10 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 22 | 32 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341 | 5/10 |
What Avalon XLE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2022 Toyota Avalon XLE burns 442 to 442 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 | $1,327 | $1,327 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,548 | $1,548 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,769 | $1,769 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2022 model year is $2,400 to $2,400 a year in fuel, or $750 more 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 26 mpg the Toyota Avalon XLE is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $62 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.