2023 Toyota RAV4 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.

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

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD car class.

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

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is 30 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 L302735
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L302734

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

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is $1,700.

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 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $500 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$1,700save $500
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L$1,700save $500

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

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2023 Toyota RAV4 will consume in one year is 10 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 L10
Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L10

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

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 will emit an average of about 4,410,000 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 150 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2023 Toyota RAV4.

Overview

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

Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L

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

City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $500
Fuel Cost$1,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,440,000
Trees Needed to Offset211
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
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 Automatic (S8) 4-cyl, 2.5 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $500
Fuel Cost$1,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,380,000
Trees Needed to Offset209
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.5
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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

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

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