Toyota RAV4 Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Toyota RAV4's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Toyota RAV4 Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 60 | 21.0 |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
flat | med | light | 0 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 60 | 21.0 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 0 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 60 | 21.0 | |
| With the 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, 2011 Toyota RAV4 fuel economy has been averaging
21.0 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2011 Toyota RAV4s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 60 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (25 percent), in the suburbs (25 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition the average 2011 Toyota RAV4 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Toyota RAV4 MPG
| Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
suburban 24 mpg, highway 28 mpg |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
For an AWD V6 SUV fuel economy is very good and only uses 1 mpg more than the 4cyl model, while providing considerably more power. |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I think the published mileage is above average for the market space (small SUV with V6). |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for a vehicle its size. Similar to my 4cyl Acura in actual driving. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Amazing for an SUV - First 2 weeks we had it, went on 2 trips over 200 miles each mostly highway. Got over 27 MPG. There are some 4 cyl CARS that do not get that, let alone an SUV. We are saving $50/month just on gas compared to the minivan we traded in |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Best MPG for Horsepower, size. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Even with 269 horsepower I still get 26-28 mpg highway and low 20s city. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very good fuel economy (22-24 city/suburban, 26-28 highway) along with outstanding power and towing capability. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
One of the best for a vehicle in this class with the V-6 engine. |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great gas milage for a V6 with 269 hp |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
good for AWD |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
I am currently getting 27MPG when driving @ 65MPH on the highway, and am getting 22-24MPG in the city. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Better than the previous Durango by far, not as heavy and smaller engine. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
I think the Rav 4s 6 cyl engine provides the best fuel economy in its class. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
better than average fuel economy |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
23/27...spectacular for a AWD vehicle |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Best in class, especially considering V-6 engine gets only 1 MPG less than the I-4. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Previously owned a 1997 6 cyl Toyota 4 Runner Limited. That was a vehicle which I was proud and happy to drive but because gas prices started to rise, I wanted something that gave more than 17 mpg. My 6 cyl RAV gives 22 mpg. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good for the power and performance available |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Very good for a all-wheel drive vehicle, as we have the 4 cyl. version. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It has almost the same economy as the I4! |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
V6 that gets 30 MPG highway |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Very good fuel economy, especially considering the vehicle is AWD and a V6. |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
combined driving delivers 23.0 - 25.0 mpg.....freeway driving 25-27 |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fuel economy is ok... could be better for a 4 cylinder engine. |
| 2002 | 4dr SUV 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Average combined mileage since purchase in '06 is 29 mpg. |
| 2001 | 4dr SUV 148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
very good around town |
| Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I've only been driving in heavy traffic and urban cycle, but so far the computer calculates that the car is a complete pig - 16 MPG average with the auto temp on (so AC running). My FR-S easily handles the same in the mid-20s. Maybe less idling / crawling / jackrabbit starting and I'll get the average up.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> After 3 days and more "normal" driving (some highway in there), I hit low 20s (if the calculator was right - it could be 2 MPG optimistic like the one in my FR-S). |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
There are times when I think I should have a bought a Prius. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Gives less mileage than CR-V. |
