2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime mpg
Combined mpg, SE AWD
38mpg
- 25 to 27 city, 32 to 34 highway.
- Top 2% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 13 trims: 28 to 40 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | N/A | N/A | $960 |
| RAV4 Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | N/A | N/A | $960 |
| RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | N/A | N/A | $960 |
| RAV4 Hybrid XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | N/A | N/A | $960 |
| RAV4 Hybrid XSE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | N/A | N/A | $960 |
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 to 27 | 32 to 34 | 38 | 14.5 | 551 | $872 |
| XSE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 to 27 | 32 to 34 | 38 | 14.5 | 551 | $872 |
| RAV4 LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | 14.5 | 435 | $1,280 |
| RAV4 XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | 14.5 | 421 | $1,324 |
| RAV4 XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | 14.5 | 421 | $1,324 |
| RAV4 Adventure AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
| RAV4 Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
| RAV4 TRD Off-Road AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
SE AWD, 38 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $872
- Per month
- $73
- Per mile
- 7.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $46.40
- Best mpg: RAV4 Hybrid LE AWD, 40 mpg. $960 a year.
- Top trim: XSE AWD. $872 a year. Same as the SE AWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE AWD | 42 | 94 | 36.0 | 38 | $872 |
| XSE AWD | 42 | 94 | 36.0 | 38 | $872 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.6 | $8.42 |
| 300 miles | 7.9 | $25.26 |
| 500 miles | 13.2 | $42.11 |
| 1,000 miles | 26.3 | $84.21 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $63
- Per year
- $756
- Miles a month
- 867
SE AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 38 mpg good? Yes. Beats 95% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime | SE AWD | 38 mpg |
| 2021 Acura RDX | FWD | 24 mpg |
| 2021 INFINITI QX50 | PURE FWD | 26 mpg |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB | 250 FWD | 26 mpg |
| 2021 Lexus NX | 300 FWD | 25 mpg |
| 2021 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | 17 mpg |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | Standard Range RWD | 244 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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