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2019-2022 Toyota Avalon MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 25–44 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2022. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2022 Toyota Avalon at a glance
The 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon covers 4 model years in the EPA database (18 configurations in all), rated 25–44 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2022, costs about $1,500 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid XLE 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (44 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2019-2022 Toyota Avalon by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas, Hybrid | 25–44 MPG | $1,500–$2,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Hybrid | 25–44 MPG | $1,500–$2,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Hybrid | 25–44 MPG | $1,500–$2,620 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas, Hybrid | 25–44 MPG | $1,500–$2,620 | First year |
What the 2022 XLE 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$210
$2,520 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.20
Per 100 miles
$16.80
Five years
$12,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$410less a year
Class median $2,930 a year, MY2022
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2022 Toyota Avalon MPG
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,500.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid XLE (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
| Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 43 | 43 | $1,510 |
2021 Toyota Avalon MPG
25–44 MPG · $1,500–$2,670/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,500.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon 2.5L 4-cyl (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,330 |
| XLE | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Avalon 3.5L 6-cyl | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,610 |
| TRD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 25 | $2,670 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid XLE (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
| Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 43 | 43 | $1,510 |
2020 Toyota Avalon MPG
25–44 MPG · $1,500–$2,620/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,500.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,620 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid XLE (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
| Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 43 | 43 | $1,510 |
2019 Toyota Avalon MPG
25–44 MPG · $1,500–$2,620/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Avalon | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,620 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid XLE (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 44 | 44 | $1,500 |
| Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 43 | 43 | 43 | $1,510 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the XLE 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $3,430 in California and $2,200 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.
- California $3,430
- Washington $3,180
- New York $2,520
- Florida $2,380
- Texas $2,200
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2022 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (XX20)
- 2005-2012 (XX30)
- 2013-2018 (XX40)
- 2019-2022 (XX50)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon get?
EPA rates the 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon at 25–44 MPG combined across 18 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Hybrid XLE 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 44 MPG (43 city, 44 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 25–28 MPG; Hybrid: 43–44 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon?
Every model year of the 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon tops out at 44 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
How does the 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2018 Toyota Avalon) is rated 24–40 MPG combined and costs $1,650–$2,710 a year to fuel; the 2019-2022 model is rated 25–44 MPG and costs $1,500–$2,670 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Toyota Avalon per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the XLE 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,520 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $1,500–$2,610 a year. That is a $1,110 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2022 Toyota Avalon 100 miles?
About $16.80 per 100 miles for the XLE 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $10.00 and $17.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2022 Toyota Avalon compare with other midsize car configurations?
The XLE 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $2,520 a year to fuel, $410 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 6 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 136 rated midsize car configurations for MY2022, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2022 Toyota Avalon hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid XLE 2.5L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 44 MPG against 26 MPG for the best gas version (XLE 3.5L 6-cyl FWD), 18 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,500 versus $2,520 a year, a saving of $1,020.
Is the 2022 Toyota Avalon different from the 2021 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 44 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,500. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2022 against 6 configurations for 2021. See the 2021 Toyota Avalon for that year.