- Newest year: 2000
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2000 Toyota RAV4 MPG & Fuel Cost
9 configurations · 21–23 MPG, 72 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2000. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000 Toyota RAV4 at a glance
The 2000 Toyota RAV4 has 9 configurations in the EPA database, rated 21–23 MPG, 72 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at 23 MPG, which costs about $2,840 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $1,290 to $3,110, a $1,820 difference. The RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2000 (class median $4,080 a year).
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
What the 2000 RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$1,240less a year
Class median $4,080 a year, MY2000
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 Toyota RAV4 MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA range 88 miles.
See electric configurationsGas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Soft Top 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Soft Top 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Soft Top 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 24 | 22 | $2,970 |
| RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
| RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Soft Top 2.0L 4-cyl 4WD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4WD | 20 | 24 | 21 | $3,110 |
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV (Most efficient) | 2-Wheel Drive | 47 | 72 | 88 mi | $1,290 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,860 in California and $2,480 in Texas, a $1,380 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,480
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Closest combined MPG among MY2000 standard SUV models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000 Toyota RAV4 get?
EPA rates the 2000 Toyota RAV4 at 21–23 MPG, 72 MPGe combined across 9 configurations. The most efficient, the RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 23 MPG combined (21 city / 26 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 21–23 MPG; Electric: 72 MPGe.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2000 Toyota RAV4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 9 configurations the cost runs $1,290–$3,110 a year. That is a $1,820 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2000 Toyota RAV4 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $8.60 and $20.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2000 Toyota RAV4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 21 city and 26 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2000 Toyota RAV4 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The RAV4 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $1,240 less than the class median of $4,080, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 163 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2000, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2000 Toyota RAV4?
EPA rates the range at 88 miles depending on configuration, and the EV 2-Wheel Drive goes 88 mi. Efficiency is 47 kWh per 100 miles (72 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,290 a year, or $8.60 per 100 miles for the EV 2-Wheel Drive.