2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD has 2 model options: Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L and Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD is 29 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L282533
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L292733

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD is $1,775.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $125 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$1,800save $0
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$1,750save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L11
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD Emit?

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD will emit an average of about 4,650,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 159 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD model options.

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $0
Fuel Cost$1,800
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,785,000
Trees Needed to Offset228
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$1,750
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,515,000
Trees Needed to Offset215
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on December 27, 2025. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/toyota/rav4-awd/2023.

  • "2023 Toyota RAV4 AWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/toyota/rav4-awd/2023. Accessed December 27, 2025.

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