- Newest year: 2004
- Gas
- Large cars
- Same as 2003
2000-2004 Toyota Avalon MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 21–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 large car configurations, MY2004. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2004 Toyota Avalon at a glance
The 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon covers 5 model years in the EPA database (5 configurations in all), rated 21–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2004, costs about $2,970 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2002; 2003 and 2004 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2004 Toyota Avalon by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | Same EPA ratings as 2002 |
| 2002 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2001 | Gas | 21 MPG | $3,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | First year |
What the 2004 Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$248
$2,970 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.95
Per 100 miles
$19.80
Five years
$14,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,050less a year
Class median $4,020 a year, MY2004
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2004 Toyota Avalon MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2004 Toyota Avalon as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
2003 Toyota Avalon MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2002
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2003 Toyota Avalon as for the 2002 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2002 section above.See 2002
2002 Toyota Avalon MPG
22 MPG · $2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,970, $140 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
2001 Toyota Avalon MPG
21 MPG · $3,110/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,110, $140 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,110 |
2000 Toyota Avalon MPG
22 MPG · $2,970/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 27 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD: $4,040 in California and $2,590 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $4,040
- Washington $3,740
- New York $2,970
- Florida $2,810
- Texas $2,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2004 large car models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (XX20)
- 2005-2012 (XX30)
- 2013-2018 (XX40)
- 2019-2022 (XX50)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon get?
EPA rates the 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon at 21–22 MPG combined across 5 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2004 Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (19 city, 27 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon?
The Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2001.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2004 Toyota Avalon?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2002. In 2003 and 2004 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Toyota Avalon per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,970 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2004 Toyota Avalon 100 miles?
About $19.80 per 100 miles for the Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2004 Toyota Avalon more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 27 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2004 Toyota Avalon compare with other large car configurations?
The Avalon 3.0L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,970 a year to fuel, $1,050 less than the class median of $4,020, and less than 9 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 52 rated large car configurations for MY2004, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2004 Toyota Avalon different from the 2003 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2003 and 2004: 1 configuration rated 22 MPG combined. See the 2003 Toyota Avalon for that year.