- Newest year: 2026
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2026 Toyota RAV4 MPG & Fuel Cost
6 configurations · 38–43 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2026 Toyota RAV4 at a glance
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 has 6 configurations in the EPA database, rated 38–43 MPG combined. The most efficient is the RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at 43 MPG, which costs about $1,520 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $1,520 to $1,710, a $190 difference. The RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations rated for MY2026 (class median $2,250 a year).
What the 2026 RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$127
$1,520 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$2.53
Per 100 miles
$10.13
Five years
$7,600
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$730less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Toyota RAV4 MPG
Hybrid configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 (Most efficient) | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 47 | 40 | 43 | $1,520 |
| SE & LE | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 46 | 39 | 42 | $1,560 |
| XLE | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 45 | 38 | 41 | $1,590 |
| Limited & XSE 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 43 | 37 | 41 | $1,600 |
| Limited & XSE 2.5L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (AV-S6) | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 43 | 37 | 41 | $1,600 |
| Hybrid Woodland Edition | 2.5L 4-cyl | AWD | 41 | 35 | 38 | $1,710 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,070 in California and $1,330 in Texas, a $740 difference.
- California $2,070
- Washington $1,910
- New York $1,520
- Florida $1,440
- Texas $1,330
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2019-2025 Toyota RAV4) is rated 27–40 MPG combined and costs $1,210–$2,380 a year to fuel; the 2026 model is rated 38–43 MPG and costs $1,520–$1,710 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 get?
EPA rates the 2026 Toyota RAV4 at 38–43 MPG combined across 6 configurations. The most efficient, the RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 43 MPG combined (47 city / 40 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 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 $1,520 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $1,520–$1,710 a year. That is a $190 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Toyota RAV4 100 miles?
About $10.13 per 100 miles for the RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $10.13 and $11.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 47 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 compare with other small SUV configurations?
The RAV4 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,520 a year to fuel, $730 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 7 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 39 to 43 MPG, up 4. Its annual cost goes from $1,660 to $1,520, $140 less. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2026 against 7 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Toyota RAV4 for that year.