Toyota RAV4 Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 10 model years, from 2016 to 2025. Across those years its best rated version returned 40 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 32 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 10 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #1 of 72 (100th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #2 of 78 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #4 of 94 (97th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #2 of 93 (99th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #6 of 111 (95th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #8 of 124 (94th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #16 of 151 (90th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | #23 of 166 (87th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #39 of 176 (78th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #55 of 194 (72th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid placed highest in 2016 at #1 of 72, and lowest in 2025 at #55 of 194. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 224 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 224 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 8/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 41 | 38 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 223 | 9/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 30 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 275 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 30 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 275 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, Hybrid, start-stop | 34 | 30 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 274 | 8/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 32 → 40 mpg | +8 mpg | 288 gal |
| 2023 → 2024 | 40 → 39 mpg | -1 mpg | 295 gal |
What RAV4 Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid burns 295 to 295 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 | $885 | $885 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,032 | $1,032 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,179 | $1,179 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2025 model year is $1,600 to $1,600 a year in fuel, or $3,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 39 mpg the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is 12 mpg better the median, which is worth about $459 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.