
The following table compares the fuel economies of different models of Toyota RAV4 cars, across model years.
The annual fuel costs (shown in the right-hand columns) are calculated based on an estimated annual mileage of 15,000 miles,
of which 55% of the miles are city driving, and 45% of the miles are highway driving.
Annual Cost 1 assumes a fuel cost of $5.00 per gallon, while Annual Cost 2 assumes a fuel cost of $6.00 per gallon.
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 RAV4 Prime 4WD | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 38 | 40 | 36 | $1,968 | $2,362 |
| 2021 RAV4 Prime 4WD | Automatic (AV-S6) | 4 | 38 | 40 | 36 | $1,968 | $2,362 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 28 | 25 | 32 | $2,704 | $3,245 |
| 2022 RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 28 | 25 | 32 | $2,704 | $3,245 |
| 2021 RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 28 | 25 | 32 | $2,704 | $3,245 |
| 2020 RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 27 | 25 | 32 | $2,704 | $3,245 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2012 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2011 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2011 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 21 | 19 | 25 | $3,521 | $4,225 |
| 2010 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 24 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2010 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2009 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2009 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 24 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2008 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2008 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2007 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2007 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2006 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2006 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 21 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2005 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| 2005 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 25 | $3,521 | $4,225 |
| 2004 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| 2004 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 25 | $3,521 | $4,225 |
| 2003 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2003 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2002 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2002 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2001 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2001 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 25 | $3,412 | $4,095 |
| 2000 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,577 | $4,292 |
| 2000 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 23 | $3,638 | $4,366 |
| 1999 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,577 | $4,292 |
| 1999 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 23 | $3,638 | $4,366 |
| 1998 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,577 | $4,292 |
| 1998 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| 1997 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,577 | $4,292 |
| 1997 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,577 | $4,292 |
| 1996 RAV4 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,577 | $4,292 |
| 1996 RAV4 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 19 | 24 | $3,577 | $4,292 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| 2000 RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| 1999 RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| 1999 RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| 1998 RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 22 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| 1998 RAV4 Soft Top 4WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 21 | 20 | 24 | $3,468 | $4,162 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 RAV4 LE/XLE | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 26 | 23 | 30 | $2,918 | $3,502 |
| 2017 RAV4 LE/XLE | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 26 | 23 | 30 | $2,918 | $3,502 |
| 2016 RAV4 LE/XLE | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 26 | 23 | 30 | $2,918 | $3,502 |
| 2015 RAV4 LE/XLE | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 26 | 23 | 30 | $2,918 | $3,502 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 RAV4 EV | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 76 | 78 | 74 | $984 | $1,181 | |
| 2013 RAV4 EV | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 76 | 78 | 74 | $984 | $1,181 | |
| 2012 RAV4 EV | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 76 | 78 | 74 | $984 | $1,181 | |
| 2003 RAV4 EV | 78 | 87 | 69 | $963 | $1,155 | ||
| 2002 RAV4 EV | 78 | 87 | 69 | $963 | $1,155 | ||
| 2001 RAV4 EV | 72 | 81 | 64 | $1,036 | $1,243 | ||
| 2000 RAV4 EV | 72 | 81 | 64 | $1,036 | $1,243 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 RAV4 Limited AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2014 RAV4 Limited AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2013 RAV4 Limited AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 22 | 29 | $3,038 | $3,646 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 35 | $2,492 | $2,990 |
| 2023 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 34 | $2,520 | $3,024 |
| 2022 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 35 | $2,492 | $2,990 |
| 2022 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 35 | $2,492 | $2,990 |
| 2021 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 35 | $2,492 | $2,990 |
| 2021 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 28 | 35 | $2,437 | $2,925 |
| 2020 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 26 | 35 | $2,550 | $3,060 |
| 2020 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 28 | 35 | $2,437 | $2,925 |
| 2019 RAV4 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 26 | 35 | $2,550 | $3,060 |
| 2018 RAV4 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 23 | 29 | $2,957 | $3,548 |
| 2017 RAV4 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 23 | 29 | $2,957 | $3,548 |
| 2016 RAV4 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 23 | 29 | $2,957 | $3,548 |
| 2015 RAV4 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 26 | 23 | 30 | $2,918 | $3,502 |
| 2014 RAV4 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 26 | 23 | 30 | $2,918 | $3,502 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 RAV4 AWD LE | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 34 | $2,520 | $3,024 |
| 2022 RAV4 AWD LE | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 34 | $2,520 | $3,024 |
| 2021 RAV4 AWD LE | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 34 | $2,520 | $3,024 |
| 2020 RAV4 AWD LE | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 34 | $2,520 | $3,024 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 RAV4 2WD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 26 | 23 | 30 | $2,918 | $3,502 |
| 2012 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 24 | 21 | 28 | $3,169 | $3,803 |
| 2012 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2011 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 24 | 21 | 28 | $3,169 | $3,803 |
| 2011 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 22 | 19 | 26 | $3,469 | $4,162 |
| 2010 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2010 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 22 | 19 | 27 | $3,421 | $4,105 |
| 2009 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 22 | 19 | 27 | $3,421 | $4,105 |
| 2009 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2008 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 24 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2008 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 22 | 19 | 27 | $3,421 | $4,105 |
| 2007 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2007 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 22 | 19 | 27 | $3,421 | $4,105 |
| 2006 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 24 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2006 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 5-speed | 6 | 22 | 19 | 27 | $3,421 | $4,105 |
| 2005 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2005 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2004 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2004 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 2003 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 2003 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2002 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 2002 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2001 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 2001 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2000 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 2000 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 1999 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 1999 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 1998 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 1998 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 1997 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 1997 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 1996 RAV4 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 1996 RAV4 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 24 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 2000 RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 1999 RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 1999 RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| 1998 RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Automatic 4-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 26 | $3,262 | $3,914 |
| 1998 RAV4 Soft Top 2WD | Manual 5-speed | 4 | 23 | 21 | 27 | $3,214 | $3,857 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 28 | 25 | 33 | $2,672 | $3,207 |
| 2023 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 29 | 27 | 33 | $2,550 | $3,060 |
| 2022 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 28 | 25 | 33 | $2,672 | $3,207 |
| 2022 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 29 | 27 | 33 | $2,550 | $3,060 |
| 2021 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 29 | 27 | 33 | $2,550 | $3,060 |
| 2021 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 28 | 25 | 33 | $2,672 | $3,207 |
| 2020 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 28 | 25 | 33 | $2,672 | $3,207 |
| 2020 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 29 | 27 | 33 | $2,550 | $3,060 |
| 2019 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 28 | 25 | 33 | $2,672 | $3,207 |
| 2019 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 30 | 27 | 34 | $2,520 | $3,024 |
| 2018 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2017 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2016 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2015 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2014 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2013 RAV4 AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 25 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| Model Year | Transmission | Cyl. | Combined MPG | City MPG |
Highway MPG |
Annual Cost 1 |
Annual Cost 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2017 RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
| 2016 RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 24 | 22 | 28 | $3,080 | $3,696 |
Data source: Fuel Economy USA, Reference.