Toyota RAV4 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota RAV4 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 31 model years, from 1996 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 43 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 21 mpg (1996). The EPA record holds 107 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD.
43best combined mpg (2026)
21worst combined mpg (1996)
43latest year best (2026)
107configurations on record
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #1 of 46 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1997 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #1 of 48 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1998 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #1 of 41 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1999 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #3 of 29 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2000 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #4 of 33 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2001 | 4 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #3 of 45 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2002 | 4 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #3 of 54 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2003 | 4 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #2 of 58 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2004 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #2 of 60 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2005 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #6 of 59 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2006 | 4 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #4 of 62 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2007 | 4 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #11 of 71 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2008 | 4 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #13 of 76 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 4 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #12 of 82 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2010 | 4 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #18 of 80 (78th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2011 | 4 | 24 mpg | 21 mpg | #20 of 78 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2012 | 4 | 24 mpg | 22 mpg | #19 of 69 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2013 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #11 of 43 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2014 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #13 of 45 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2015 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #19 of 53 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2016 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #28 of 51 (46th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2017 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #29 of 52 (45th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2018 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #28 of 52 (47th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2019 | 3 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #9 of 58 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2020 | 4 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #11 of 63 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 4 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #19 of 63 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 4 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #23 of 68 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 4 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #30 of 69 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 3 | 30 mpg | 28 mpg | #46 of 77 (41th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 4 | 38 mpg | 28 mpg | #53 of 82 (36th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 43 mpg | 43 mpg | #35 of 71 (51th 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 placed highest in 1996 at #1 of 46, and lowest in 2025 at #53 of 82. It spent 26 of its 31 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 47 | 40 | 43 | 267.4 | 6.9 | $1,450 | n/a | 205 | 7/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | n/a | 320 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 301 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI, start-stop | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 292 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular Gas and Electricity | SIDI & PFI; PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 2.5 | $1,650 | 600 mi | 72 | 10/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | n/a | 319 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 301 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI, start-stop | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 292 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | n/a | 319 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 301 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 296 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 292 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | n/a | 319 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 301 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 296 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 292 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | n/a | 316 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 301 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 296 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 28 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 290 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | n/a | 315 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 301 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 296 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 28 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 290 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 33 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | n/a | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 26 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 302 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start, start-stop | 27 | 34 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | n/a | 296 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 349 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 349 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 357 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 29 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 349 | 6/10 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 357 | 6/10 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 357 | 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 | n/a | 344 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 357 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | n/a | 338 | 7/10 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, start-stop | 22 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | n/a | 357 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl, start-stop | 23 | 30 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | n/a | 338 | 7/10 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2009 | 2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 5-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2006 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2005 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 19 | 25 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 24 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2004 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 20 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | n/a | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 19 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 20 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 21 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1997 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.0L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | n/a | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | n/a | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 27 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | n/a | 370.2916666666667 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 7 of 11 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 → 1997 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2000 → 2001 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2003 → 2004 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2005 → 2006 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2006 → 2007 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2007 → 2008 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
| 2012 → 2013 | 24 → 26 mpg | +2 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2015 → 2016 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
| 2018 → 2019 | 25 → 30 mpg | +5 mpg | 383 gal |
| 2024 → 2025 | 30 → 38 mpg | +8 mpg | 303 gal |
| 2025 → 2026 | 38 → 43 mpg | +5 mpg | 267 gal |
What RAV4 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Toyota RAV4 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 2026 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 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 43 mpg the Toyota RAV4 is 21 mpg better the median, which is worth about $893 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.