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Toyota Avalon MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 44 MPG combined in 2019–2022, the hybrid Avalon Hybrid XLE. Its weakest year peaked at 21 MPG (1995–1996 and 2001).

Toyota Avalon: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1995–202215202530354045MPG200519952000200520102015202244 MPG peaklowest peak 21Toyota Avalon: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530354045MPG19951998200020022004200620082010201220142016201820202022
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
340.9 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2022 version, the Avalon Hybrid XLE. Put it next to its 1995 predecessor, at your own mileage.

Compare in gallons

The Toyota Avalon has EPA ratings for 28 model years, 1995–2022, most often among large cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among large cars in 1995–2000 and 2002–2004, and it placed in its class top five in 21 model years. In 1995 it shared first place among 34 large cars with the Chrysler Concorde and the Dodge Intrepid. From 1995 to 2022 the best rating of the Avalon went from 21 to 44 MPG, the fourth largest gain among 288 cars rated for eight or more years.

Averaged over 1994–1998, its best version placed first of 21 among large cars rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in four other five-year spans. From 2012 to 2013 its top rating climbed 18 MPG, one of the five biggest one-year rises among cars.

Among 47 midsize cars, 2022

The Avalon placed seventh (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 56 MPG. The next higher rating, 52 MPG, is shared by three nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 47 midsize cars rated for 202220304050Avalon 44median 28PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 47 midsize cars rated for 202220304050Avalon 44median 28

The Avalon, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1994–98first of 21large cars
1999–03first of 19large cars
2004–08second of 34large cars
2009–13fourth of 30large cars
2014–18fourth of 53midsize cars
2019–23seventh of 49midsize cars

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2005

    New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 22 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1995–2022.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2013–2022.

All 28 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2022Avalon Hybrid XLE hybrid4443 / 44254
2021Avalon Hybrid XLE hybrid4443 / 44256
2019–2020Avalon Hybrid XLE hybrid4443 / 44254
2015–2018Avalon Hybrid hybrid4040 / 39242
2013–2014Avalon Hybrid hybrid4040 / 39243
2012Avalon2219 / 28221
2011Avalon2320 / 29231
2009–2010Avalon2319 / 28231
2008Avalon2219 / 28221
2006–2007Avalon2320 / 28231
2005Avalon2219 / 28221
2002–2004Avalon2219 / 27221
2001Avalon2118 / 27211
1998–2000Avalon2219 / 27221
1997Avalon2218 / 28221
1995–1996Avalon2118 / 26211

Version names in the EPA list: Avalon, Avalon AWD, Avalon Hybrid, Avalon Hybrid XLE, Avalon TRD, Avalon XLE.

Same class, 2022

Toyota Prius56 MPGLexus ES44 MPGHonda Civic36 MPGBMW M17 MPG

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