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Toyota RAV4 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 43 MPG combined in 2026, with its hybrid version. Its weakest year peaked at 23 MPG (1997–2000, 2004–2005 and 2007).

Toyota RAV4: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1996–202615202530354045MPG2004200920261996200020052010201520202026Toyota RAV4: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530354045MPG1996199820002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
348.8 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version. Put it next to its 1996 predecessor, at your own mileage.

Compare in gallons

The Toyota RAV4 has EPA ratings for 31 model years, 1996–2026, most often among small SUVs. Its best version had the highest combined rating among special purpose vehicles in 1996–1998, among SUVs in 2001–2004 and among small SUVs in 2016 and 2019, and it placed in its class top five in 20 model years. In 2004 it shared first place among 73 SUVs with the Saturn Vue.

The peak rating of the RAV4 is the highest of the 208 SUV nameplates with MPG ratings on this site. In 2000 it became the first SUV with an electric version in EPA data, and its first hybrid version followed in 2016, when 8 of 85 SUVs offered one.

Among 69 small SUVs, 2026

The RAV4 placed second. The class leader was the Kia Niro at 53 MPG.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550RAV4 43median 27NiroBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 69 small SUVs rated for 202620253035404550RAV4 43median 27

Electric versions

Rated separately in kWh per 100 miles; its lowest was 43 kWh (2003 RAV4 EV).

Toyota RAV4: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540455055kWh per 100 mi200020012002200320122013201443 kWh, its lowestToyota RAV4: kWh per 100 miles of its most efficient electric version by model year303540455055kWh2000200120022003201220132014

The RAV4, 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 38special purpose vehicles
1999–03first of 47SUVs
2004–08eighth of 75SUVs
2009–1315th of 88SUVs
2014–18fourth of 50small SUVs
2019–23first of 70small SUVs
2024–26fourth of 64small SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2004

    New: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 24 → 23 MPG.

  • 2009

    New: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 24 → 24 MPG.

  • 2026

    Dropped: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder plug-in hybrid. Best rating 39 → 43 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1996–2025.

  • Electric

    Rated in 2000–2003 and 2012–2014.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2016–2026.

  • Plug-in hybrid

    Rated in 2025.

All 31 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026RAV4 hybrid4347 / 40386
2024–2025RAV4 Hybrid AWD hybrid3941 / 38287
2023RAV4 Hybrid AWD hybrid4041 / 38288
2021–2022RAV4 Hybrid AWD hybrid4041 / 38287
2020RAV4 Hybrid AWD hybrid4041 / 38277
2019RAV4 Hybrid AWD hybrid4041 / 38284
2016–2018RAV4 Hybrid AWD hybrid3234 / 30245
2015RAV42623 / 30244
2014RAV42623 / 30243
2013RAV4 2WD2623 / 30253
2012RAV4 2WD2421 / 28224
2011RAV4 2WD2421 / 28214
2009–2010RAV4 2WD2422 / 28214
2008RAV4 2WD2421 / 27214
2007RAV4 2WD2321 / 27214
2006RAV4 2WD2421 / 27214
2004–2005RAV4 2WD2321 / 27214
2001–2003RAV4 2WD2422 / 28224
1998–2000RAV4 2WD2321 / 27218
1997RAV4 2WD2321 / 26214
1996RAV4 2WD2421 / 27214

Version names in the EPA list: RAV4, RAV4 2WD, RAV4 4WD, RAV4 AWD, RAV4 AWD LE, RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE, RAV4 AWD SE & LE, RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD, RAV4 AWD XLE, RAV4 EV, RAV4 Hybrid AWD, RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition, RAV4 LE/XLE, RAV4 Limited AWD, RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD, RAV4 PHEV AWD, RAV4 Soft Top 2WD, RAV4 Soft Top 4WD.

Same class, 2026

Kia Niro53 MPGKia Sportage42 MPGMaserati Grecale20 MPG

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