Curious to know the Toyota RAV4 MPG ratings according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)? I am equally excited to share the news! The Toyota RAV4 is widely recognized as fuel-efficient because of its amazing MPG ratings. These ratings indicate the miles your RAV4 covers for every gallon of fuel.
Today, I am listing down the MPG of all the RAV4 generations, model years, trims, whatever you name it. These numbers are taken from the EPA’s its official site. You may use this information to understand where your RAV4 stands and also compare it to other RAV4s fuel economy.
5th Generation of Toyota RAV4
The 2025 RAV4’s data has not yet been shown by the EPA. But I will update you when they reveal the stats. For now, we will start with the model year 2024.
2024 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 gets a maximum combined of 30 MPG for the gasoline model, 40 combined MPG for the hybrid model, and 38 MPG combined for the Prime. There are in MPG depending on trim level and powertrain, as shown in the chart below
| 2024 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 Prime AWD | 38* | 40 | 35 |
| RAV4 FWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD w/ Stop-Start | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 AWD LE | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 39 | 41 | 38 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition | 37 | 38 | 35 |
2023 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 gets up to a combined MPG of 30, 39, and 38 for the gasoline, hybrid, and Prime model respectively. You may see slight insignificant in MPG depending on trim level and drivetrain, as shown in the chart below.
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 Prime AWD | 38* | 40 | 35 |
| RAV4 FWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV4 FWD w/ Stop-Start | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 AWD | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD w/ Stop-Start | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 AWD LE | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 40 | 41 | 38 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition | 37 | 38 | 35 |
*94 MPGe
2022 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 gets 30 combined MPG for the gasoline model, 40 MPG combined for the hybrid model, and 38 combined MPG for the Prime. There are tiny variations in MPG depending on trim level and powertrain, as shown in the chart below.
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 Prime AWD | 38* | 40 | 36 |
| RAV4 FWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD w/ Stop-Start | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 AWD LE | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 40 | 41 | 38 |
*94 MPGe
2021 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 gets 30 combined MPG for the gasoline model, 40 combined MPG for the hybrid model, and 38 combined MPG for the Prime. There are slight variations in MPG depending on trim level and drivetrain, as shown in the chart below.
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 Prime AWD | 38* | 40 | 36 |
| RAV4 FWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV4 FWD w/ Stop-Start | 30 | 28 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD w/ Stop-Start | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 AWD LE | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 40 | 41 | 38 |
*94 MPGe
2020 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 gets 30 MPG combined for the gasoline model and 40 MPG combined for the hybrid model. There are slight differences in MPG depending on trim level and powertrain. These are shown in the chart below.
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 FWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV4 FWD w/ Stop-Start | 30 | 28 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD w/ Stop-Start | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 40 | 41 | 38 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | 27 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 AWD LE | 30 | 27 | 34 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 gets 30 MPG combined for the gasoline model and 40 MPG combined for the hybrid model. There are slight differences in MPG depending on the transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 FWD | 30 | 26 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD w/ Stop-Start | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 40 | 41 | 38 |
4th Generation of Toyota RAV4
2018 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 gets 26 MPG combined for gasoline models and 32 MPG combined for hybrid models. There are slight variations in MPG depending on trim level and powertrain, as shown in the chart below.
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 FWD | 25 | 23 | 29 |
| RAV4 LE/XLE | 26 | 23 | 30 |
| RAV4 AWD | 25 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 32 | 34 | 30 |
2017 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2017 Toyota RAV4 gets 26 and 32 MPG combined for gasoline and hybrid models respectively. You may see the difference in the trim levels in the table below.
| 2017 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 FWD | 25 | 23 | 29 |
| RAV4 LE/XLE | 26 | 23 | 30 |
| RAV4 AWD | 25 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 32 | 34 | 30 |
2016 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 gets 26 MPG combined for gasoline models and 32 MPG combined for hybrid models. The minute MPG differences are mentioned below:
| 2016 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 FWD | 25 | 23 | 29 |
| RAV4 LE/XLE | 26 | 23 | 30 |
| RAV4 AWD | 25 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD | 32 | 34 | 30 |
2015 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 has a maximum of 26 combined MPG. The differences in the MPG as dependent on the trim level and powertrain are all mentioned below:
| 2015 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 FWD | 26 | 23 | 30 |
| RAV4 AWD | 25 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 Limited AWD | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 LE/XLE | 26 | 23 | 30 |
2014 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2014 Toyota RAV4 has a combined rating of 26 MPG as shown in the chart below along with details on drivetrains and trim levels.
| 2014 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 FWD | 26 | 23 | 30 |
| RAV4 AWD | 25 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 Limited AWD | 24 | 22 | 28 |
2013 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 gets a combined MPG of 26 and 25 in 2WD and AWD models respectively. Check the chart under to learn more.
| 2013 Toyota RAV4 | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| 2013 Toyota RAV4 2WD | 26 | 23 | 30 |
| 2013 Toyota RAV4 AWD | 25 | 22 | 28 |
| 2013 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD | 25 | 22 | 29 |
3rd Generation of Toyota RAV4
2012 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 24 combined MPG in its forward-wheel-drive models and up to 23 combined MPG in its all-wheel-drive models. There are slight differences in MPG depending on transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2012 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 21 | 28 |
| RAV4 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 22 | 19 | 26 |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 22 | 19 | 26 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2011 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 24 MPG combined on 2WD models and up to 23 combined MPG on 4WD models. There are slight differences in MPG depending on transmission as shown in the chart below.
| 2011 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 21 | 28 |
| RAV4 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 22 | 19 | 26 |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 21 | 19 | 25 |
2010 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2010 Toyota RAV4 has a combined maximum rating of 24 MPG. There are slight differences in MPG depending on the transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2010 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 22 | 19 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 21 | 19 | 26 |
2009 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2009 Toyota RAV4’s higher-end combined MPG is 24. There are slight differences in MPG depending on the transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2009 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 22 | 19 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 21 | 19 | 26 |
2008 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2008 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 24 combined MPG in forward-drive models and up to 22 combined MPG in all-wheel-drive models. You may see the differences in MPG depending on transmission below.
| 2008 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 22 | 19 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-speed automatic | 22 | 20 | 25 |
| RAV4 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 21 | 19 | 26 |
2007 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2007 Toyota RAV4 gets 23 combined MPG with the front-wheel models and 22 combined MPG with the all-wheel versions. There are variations in MPG and transmission, which are listed in the table below.
| 2007 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | 4-speed automatic | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 22 | 19 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-speed automatic | 22 | 20 | 25 |
| RAV4 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 21 | 19 | 26 |
2006 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2006 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 24 combined MPG on 2WD models and a maximum of 22 of the same measurement on 4WD models. There are slight differences in MPG depending on transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2006 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | 4-speed automatic | 24 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 2WD | 5-speed automatic | 22 | 19 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-speed automatic | 22 | 20 | 25 |
| RAV4 4WD | 5-speed automatic | 21 | 19 | 26 |
2nd Generation of Toyota RAV4
2005 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2005 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 23 combined MPG on 2WD models and up to 22 combined MPG on 4WD models. There are slight differences in MPG depending on the drivetrain, as shown in the chart below.
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 22 | 20 | 24 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 21 | 19 | 25 |
2004 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2004 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 23 combined MPG on 2WD models and up to 22 combined MPG on 4WD models. There are minute differences in MPG depending on transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2004 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 22 | 20 | 24 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 21 | 19 | 25 |
2003 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2003 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 24 combined MPG on 2WD models and up to 22 combined MPG on 4WD models. There are tiny differences in MPG depending on transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2003 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 22 | 20 | 25 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 22 | 20 | 25 |
2002 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2002 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 24 combined MPG on 2WD models and up to 22 combined MPG on 4WD models. There are tiny variations in MPG depending on transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2002 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 22 | 20 | 25 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 22 | 20 | 25 |
2001 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2001 Toyota RAV4 gets up to 24 combined MPG on 2WD models and up to 22 combined MPG on 4WD models. There are slight differences in MPG depending on transmission, as shown in the chart below.
| 2001 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 24 | 22 | 28 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 22 | 20 | 25 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 22 | 20 | 25 |
1st Generation of Toyota RAV4
2000 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 2000 Toyota RAV4 gets up to a combined MPG of 23 and 22 on 2WD and 4WD models. There are slight differences in MPG depending on the configuration, as shown in the table below.
| 2000 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 21 | 19 | 23 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Automatic | 22 | 20 | 24 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Manual | 21 | 20 | 24 |
1999 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 1999 Toyota RAV4 gets 23 combined MPG on 2WD models and up to 22 combined MPG on 4WD models. There are slight variations in MPG depending on the configuration, as shown in the table below.
| 1999 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 21 | 19 | 23 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Automatic | 22 | 20 | 24 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Manual | 21 | 20 | 24 |
1998 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 1998 Toyota RAV4 gets 23 combined MPG on 2WD models and up to 22 combined MPG on 4WD models. There are slight differences in MPG depending on the configuration, as shown in the table below.
| 1998 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 21 | 20 | 24 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Automatic | 22 | 20 | 24 |
| RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Manual | 21 | 20 | 24 |
1997 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 1997 Toyota RAV4 gets a combined MPG of 23 and 21 in 2WD and 4WD. There are slight differences in MPG depending on the drivetrain, as shown below.
| 1997 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 21 | 19 | 24 |
1996 Toyota RAV4 MPG
The 1996 Toyota RAV4 gets 24 combined MPG in 2WD and up to 21 MPG combined in 4WD models. There are insignificant differences in MPG depending on the configuration, as shown in the chart below.
| 1996 Toyota RAV4 | Transmission | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG |
| RAV4 2WD | Automatic | 23 | 21 | 26 |
| RAV4 2WD | Manual | 24 | 21 | 27 |
| RAV4 4WD | Automatic | 21 | 19 | 24 |
| RAV4 4WD | Manual | 21 | 19 | 24 |
10 Reasons Your RAV4 MPG Ratings Might Be Getting Poor & How to Fix It
Noticing a drop in your Toyota RAV4’s gas mileage without changing your driving habits? It could be a mechanical issue under the hood. Understanding these problems can help you improve fuel efficiency and keep your RAV4 running smoothly. Here are 10 common reasons for poor mileage and how to address them:
1. Bad Fuel Pump
- A faulty fuel pump can disrupt the flow of gas to your engine, leading to inefficient combustion and wasted fuel.
- Fix: Have the fuel pump inspected and replaced if necessary.
2. Failing Fuel Injectors
- Fuel injectors spray fuel into the engine. If they’re clogged or malfunctioning, your engine can’t get the right amount of fuel.
- Fix: Clean or replace the fuel injectors.
3. Low Tire Pressure
- Underinflated tires create more resistance on the road, making your car work harder and use more gas.
- Fix: Check and inflate tires to the recommended PSI.
4. Corroded Spark Plugs
- Spark plugs light up the fuel-air mixture in your engine. If they’re corroded, combustion becomes less efficient.
- Fix: Replace worn or corroded spark plugs.
5. Malfunctioning Oxygen Sensors
- Oxygen sensors measure the fuel-to-air ratio. A malfunction can throw off the mix, causing inefficient fuel use.
- Fix: Replace faulty oxygen sensors.
6. Dirty Engine Air Filter
- A clogged air filter restricts airflow to the engine, forcing it to work harder and burn more fuel.
- Fix: Replace the air filter regularly.
7. Worn-Out Piston Rings
- Piston rings keep engine power where it belongs. If they’re worn, fuel efficiency drops.
- Fix: Have a professional inspect and repair worn piston rings.
8. Old Motor Oil and Filter
- Dirty oil increases friction in the engine, reducing efficiency.
- Fix: Stick to your RAV4’s oil change schedule and replace the filter as needed.
9. Dirty Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF)
- The MAF sensor measures incoming air to adjust fuel delivery. A dirty sensor can disrupt this balance.
- Fix: Clean or replace the MAF sensor.
10. Poor Wheel Alignment
- Misaligned wheels increase resistance, making your car less fuel-efficient.
- Fix: Get your wheels aligned by a professional.
Preventive Maintenance Tips
- Follow your RAV4’s maintenance schedule to avoid many of these issues.
- Smooth driving habits also play a significant role in fuel efficiency—avoid sudden stops and aggressive acceleration.
- If you suspect a problem, have your RAV4 inspected by a trusted mechanic.
By addressing these common mechanical issues, you can improve your Toyota RAV4’s gas mileage and enjoy a smoother, more efficient ride.
Sources
The information in this article was taken from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Conclusion
The MPG of your Toyota RAV4 is important to understand as this affects the fuel cost of your RAV4. The MPG or Miles Per Gallon depends on the model and trim of the RAV4. Comment below the MPG of your particular RAV4 and the practices you use to preserve it.