Toyota RAV4 4WD: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Toyota RAV4 4WD across 17 model years, from the 1996 Toyota RAV4 4WD through the 2012 Toyota RAV4 4WD. The most recent 2012 Toyota RAV4 4WD returns 23 combined MPG. The most efficient model year was the 2010 Toyota RAV4 4WD at 24 MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota RAV4 4WD page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Toyota RAV4 4WD. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2011 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2010 | 2010 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2009 | 2009 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2008 | 2008 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2007 | 2007 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2006 | 2006 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2005 | 2005 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2004 | 2004 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2003 | 2003 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2002 | 2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2001 | 2001 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2000 | 2000 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1999 | 1999 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1998 | 1998 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1997 | 1997 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1996 | 1996 Toyota RAV4 4WD | 21 MPG | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | $2,850 |
How the Toyota RAV4 4WD compares against the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class
Buyers usually compare the Toyota RAV4 4WD against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class for the 2012 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.