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2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 27–40 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2025. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 at a glance
The 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 covers 7 model years in the EPA database (47 configurations in all), rated 27–40 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2025, costs about $1,660 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl AWD (39 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The best combined rating in the generation, 40 MPG, was reached in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 28–39 MPG | $1,210–$2,350 | Ratings changed |
| 2024 | Gas, Hybrid | 28–39 MPG | $1,660–$2,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas, Hybrid | 28–40 MPG | $1,630–$2,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas, Hybrid | 28–40 MPG | $1,630–$2,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Hybrid | 28–40 MPG | $1,630–$2,370 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Hybrid | 27–40 MPG | $1,630–$2,380 | Ratings changed |
| 2019 | Gas, Hybrid | 28–40 MPG | $1,630–$2,330 | First year |
What the 2025 RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$180
$2,160 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.60
Per 100 miles
$14.40
Five years
$10,800
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$230less a year
Class median $2,390 a year, MY2025
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2025 Toyota RAV4 MPG
Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 39 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,660.
On electricity 94 MPGe, with 42 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| LE | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,230 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,350 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 39 | $1,660 |
| Hybrid Woodland Edition | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 38 | 35 | 37 | $1,790 |
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV (Most efficient) | AWD | 38 | 94 | 42 mi | $1,210 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 69% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2024 Toyota RAV4 MPG
28–39 MPG · $1,660–$2,370/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration moves from 40 to 39 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $1,630 to $1,660, $30 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| LE | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,230 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,340 |
| TRD OFFROAD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 39 | $1,660 |
| Hybrid Woodland Edition | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 38 | 35 | 37 | $1,790 |
2023 Toyota RAV4 MPG
28–40 MPG · $1,630–$2,370/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,630.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,160 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,190 |
| LE | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,230 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,340 |
| TRD OFFROAD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | $1,630 |
| Hybrid Woodland Edition | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 38 | 35 | 37 | $1,790 |
2022 Toyota RAV4 MPG
28–40 MPG · $1,630–$2,370/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,630.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,190 |
| LE | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,230 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,340 |
| TRD OFFROAD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | $1,630 |
2021 Toyota RAV4 MPG
28–40 MPG · $1,630–$2,370/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,630.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 30 | $2,150 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,190 |
| LE | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,230 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| TRD OFFROAD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | $2,370 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | $1,630 |
2020 Toyota RAV4 MPG
27–40 MPG · $1,630–$2,380/yr
Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 40 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,630.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 35 | 30 | $2,150 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,190 |
| LE | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,190 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,230 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
| TRD OFFROAD | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 27 | $2,380 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | $1,630 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 MPG
28–40 MPG · $1,630–$2,330/yr
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,150 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,160 |
| RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (S8) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,330 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | $1,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,940 in California and $1,880 in Texas, a $1,060 difference.
- California $2,940
- Washington $2,720
- New York $2,160
- Florida $2,040
- Texas $1,880
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2025 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2000 (XA10)
- 2001-2005 (XA20)
- 2006-2012 (XA30)
- 2013-2018 (XA40)
- 2019-2025 (XA50)
- 2026 (XA60)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 get?
EPA rates the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 at 27–40 MPG combined across 47 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl AWD, is rated 40 MPG (41 city, 38 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 27–30 MPG; Hybrid: 37–40 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 38 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4?
The Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 40 MPG, in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 39 MPG, was in 2024 and 2025.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
How does the 2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2013-2018 Toyota RAV4) is rated 24–32 MPG combined and costs $1,210–$2,690 a year to fuel; the 2019-2025 model is rated 27–40 MPG and costs $1,210–$2,380 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Toyota RAV4 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,160 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $1,210–$2,350 a year. That is a $1,140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,160 a year to fuel, $230 less than the class median of $2,390, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 327 rated small SUV configurations for MY2025, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2025 Toyota RAV4 hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl AWD) is rated 39 MPG against 30 MPG for the best gas version (RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD), 9 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,660 versus $2,160 a year, a saving of $500.
How far does the 2025 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 42 miles, with a total range of 600 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 38 MPG. The PHEV 2.5L 4-cyl AWD costs about $1,210 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 69% of miles on electricity, at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2025 Toyota RAV4 different from the 2024 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 39 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,660. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2025 against 7 configurations for 2024. See the 2024 Toyota RAV4 for that year.