Toyota RAV4 Prime MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota RAV4 Prime has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2021 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 38 mpg (2021) and its thirstiest returned 38 mpg (2021). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | #11 of 124 (92th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 1 | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | #21 of 151 (87th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 1 | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | #29 of 166 (83th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | #42 of 176 (77th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | 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 Prime placed highest in 2021 at #11 of 124, and lowest in 2024 at #42 of 176. 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 | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 2.5 | $1,650 | 600 mi | 72 | 10/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 2.5 | $1,650 | 600 mi | 72 | 10/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | SIDI & PFI, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 2.5 | $1,650 | 600 mi | 72 | 10/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | SIDI & PFI, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 2.5 | $1,650 | 600 mi | 72 | 10/10 |
What RAV4 Prime fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime burns 303 to 303 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 | $908 | $908 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,059 | $1,059 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,211 | $1,211 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $1,650 to $1,650 a year in fuel, or $6,000 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 38 mpg the Toyota RAV4 Prime is 11 mpg better the median, which is worth about $432 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.