Toyota RAV4 LE/XLE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota RAV4 LE/XLE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2015 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2015) and its thirstiest returned 26 mpg (2015). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #20 of 53 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2016 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #21 of 51 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2017 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #19 of 52 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| 2018 | 1 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | #23 of 52 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota RAV4 LE/XLE placed highest in 2017 at #19 of 52, and lowest in 2018 at #23 of 52. It spent 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 338 | 6/10 |
What RAV4 LE/XLE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Toyota RAV4 LE/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 2018 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 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Across the 152 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, the median best combined rating is 29 mpg. At 26 mpg the Toyota RAV4 LE/XLE is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $160 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD 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.