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2005-2012 Toyota Avalon MPG & Fuel Cost
8 model years · 22–23 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, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2012 Toyota Avalon at a glance
The 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon covers 8 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 22–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $2,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (22 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012; 2007 and 2010 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2012 Toyota Avalon by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,920 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,870 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | Same EPA ratings as 2006 |
| 2006 | Gas | 23 MPG | $2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 22 MPG | $2,970 | First year |
What the 2012 Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$243
$2,920 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.87
Per 100 miles
$19.47
Five years
$14,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,320less a year
Class median $4,240 a year, MY2012
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Toyota Avalon MPG
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,870 to $2,920, $50 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,920 |
2011 Toyota Avalon MPG
23 MPG · $2,870/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,870, $30 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,870 |
2010 Toyota Avalon MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2009
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 Toyota Avalon as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
2009 Toyota Avalon MPG
23 MPG · $2,840/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,840, $130 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
2008 Toyota Avalon MPG
22 MPG · $2,970/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,970, $130 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
2007 Toyota Avalon MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2006
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 2007 Toyota Avalon as for the 2006 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2006 section above.See 2006
2006 Toyota Avalon MPG
23 MPG · $2,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $2,840, $130 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
2005 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) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $3,970 in California and $2,550 in Texas, a $1,420 difference.
- California $3,970
- Washington $3,680
- New York $2,920
- Florida $2,760
- Texas $2,550
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2012 large car models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (XX20)
- 2005-2012 (XX30)
- 2013-2018 (XX40)
- 2019-2022 (XX50)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon get?
EPA rates the 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon at 22–23 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG (20 city, 29 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon?
The Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 22 MPG, was in 2005, 2008 and 2012.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012. In 2007 and 2010 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2005-2012 Toyota Avalon compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2004 Toyota Avalon) is rated 21–22 MPG combined and costs $2,970–$3,110 a year to fuel; the 2005-2012 model is rated 22–23 MPG and costs $2,840–$2,970 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Toyota Avalon per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,920 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,920 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Toyota Avalon 100 miles?
About $19.47 per 100 miles for the Avalon 3.5L 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 2012 Toyota Avalon more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 19 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.
How does the 2012 Toyota Avalon compare with other large car configurations?
The Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,920 a year to fuel, $1,320 less than the class median of $4,240, and less than 9 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 74 rated large car configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2012 Toyota Avalon different from the 2011 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,870 to $2,920, $50 more. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2012 against 1 configuration for 2011. See the 2011 Toyota Avalon for that year.