Toyota RAV4 MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Toyota RAV4 MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 1996 to 2026.
RAV4 MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 169 configurations of the RAV4 across gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions. Pick a year to compare engines and drivetrains. The plug-in hybrid sold as the RAV4 Prime through 2024 is included here. Toyota now calls it the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | FWD | 47 | 40 | 43 | View |
| RAV4 AWD SE & LEHybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | AWD | 46 | 39 | 42 | View |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSEHybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | AWD | 43 | 37 | 41 | View |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSEHybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | AWD | 43 | 37 | 41 | View |
| RAV4 AWD XLEHybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | AWD | 45 | 38 | 41 | View |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland EditionHybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (CVT) | AWD | 41 | 35 | 38 | View |
Electric and hydrogen versions are rated in MPGe, so compare them with each other rather than with the MPG figures.
RAV4 MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every RAV4 configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers. Electric versions are rated in MPGe, so they're left out of the chart and listed in the table instead.
Years When RAV4 Fuel Economy Changed
The RAV4's ratings stay flat for long stretches. These are the model years where something changed enough to matter when you're comparing used ones.
- 2000: An electric RAV4 joins the lineup at 72 MPGe combined, with up to 88 miles of EPA range.
- 2016: The first hybrid RAV4 shows up in the EPA data. Its 32 MPG combined rating tops the previous year's best of 26 MPG.
- 2019: The best combined rating jumps from 32 to 40 MPG.
- 2021: A plug-in hybrid version arrives, rated at 38 MPG combined when running on gas alone.
- 2026: Every RAV4 the EPA rated for this year is a hybrid. Combined ratings run from 38 to 43 MPG. The top combined rating rises to 43 MPG, up from 39 MPG the year before.
How the RAV4 Compares
The EPA rated 69 small SUVs for 2026. The best RAV4 version, at 43 MPG combined, ranks 2nd of 69. Combined ratings in the class run from 20 to 53 MPG, with a median of 27. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kia Niro | 53 MPG |
| 2 | Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG |
| 3 | Kia Sportage | 42 MPG |
| 3 | Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG |
| 5 | Lexus NX | 40 MPG |
What Does a RAV4 Cost to Fuel or Charge?
Pick a RAV4, then enter your gas price (or electricity rate for an electric version) and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
RAV4 MPG Questions
Which RAV4 year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2026 RAV4 holds the top EPA rating at 43 MPG combined (47 city, 40 highway).
What's the best gas mileage from a non-hybrid RAV4?
The 2020 to 2025 RAV4 with the 2.5L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive is rated at 30 MPG combined (27 city, 35 highway).
Is there still a gas-only RAV4?
Not in the EPA ratings. The last gas-only RAV4 the EPA rated is from 2025. Every 2026 RAV4 configuration in the EPA data is a hybrid.
Does all-wheel drive hurt RAV4 fuel economy?
A little. On the 2026 RAV4 hybrid, the best front-wheel drive version is rated at 43 MPG combined and the best all-wheel drive version at 42 MPG.
How efficient is the electric RAV4?
The most efficient 2014 RAV4 EV is rated at 76 MPGe combined, which works out to 44 kWh per 100 miles. Its EPA range is 103 miles.
Why doesn't my RAV4 match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, passengers and cargo, roof racks, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one vehicle against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 169 ratings for the RAV4 from 1996 to 2026, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. Electric versions are rated in MPGe, the EPA's miles-per-gallon equivalent, and the table also shows their official range. Plug-in hybrid figures in the table are the gas-only ratings, since those are the ones you can compare with a regular car. When the EPA posts an updated file with new model years or corrected ratings, this page is rebuilt from it. The cost calculator uses the gas or electricity price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov