Toyota · 1996–2025 · Gas
Toyota RAV4 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 30 model years of the Toyota RAV4, from 1996 to 2025. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2025, at 30 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2025 model is 25% more efficient than the best 1996 model (30 vs. 24 MPG). The 2025 model is 11% more efficient than the median small SUV that year (30 vs. 27 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- RAV4, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every RAV4 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
27 / 35 | 27 | — | 4 | $1,550 |
| 2024 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
27 / 35 | 26 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 2023 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
27 / 35 | 26 | — | 6 | $1,550 |
| 2022 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
27 / 35 | 26 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 2021 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
27 / 35 | 26 | — | 6 | $1,550 |
| 2020 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 27 |
27 / 35 | 25 | — | 6 | $1,550 |
| 2019 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 28 |
26 / 35 | 26 | — | 3 | $1,550 |
| 2018 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 30 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2017 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 30 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2016 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 30 | 25 | — | 4 | $1,788 |
| 2015 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 30 | 25 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2014 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 24 |
23 / 30 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2013 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 30 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2012 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
21 / 28 | 20 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2011 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 28 | 19.5 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2010 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 28 | 19 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2009 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
22 / 28 | 19 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2008 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 18 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2007 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2006 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 17 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2005 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2004 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 2003 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 28 | 17 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2002 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 28 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2001 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 22 |
22 / 28 | 17 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 2000 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 16 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 1999 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 16 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 1998 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,022 |
| 1997 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 26 | 18 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 1996 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 27 | 18 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota RAV4 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2019 Toyota RAV4, rated up to 30 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,550 a year.
Which Toyota RAV4 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1997 model, whose most efficient version is rated 23 MPG combined (about $2,022 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Toyota RAV4?
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 is rated up to 30 MPG combined.