2021 Toyota RAV4 mpg
Combined mpg, LE FWD
30mpg
- 27 city, 35 highway.
- Top 6% of 137 SUVs (2021).
- 17 trims: 28 to 40 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| Hybrid XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 41 | 38 | 40 | 14.5 | 580 | $960 |
| Prime SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 to 27 | 32 to 34 | 38 | 14.5 | 551 | $1,011 |
| Prime XSE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 to 27 | 32 to 34 | 38 | 14.5 | 551 | $1,011 |
| LE FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | 14.5 | 435 | $1,280 |
| XLE FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 28 | 35 | 30 | 14.5 | 435 | $1,280 |
| LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | 14.5 | 435 | $1,280 |
| XLE Premium FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 28 | 35 | 30 | 14.5 | 435 | $1,280 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | 14.5 | 435 | $1,280 |
| XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | 14.5 | 421 | $1,324 |
| XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | 14.5 | 421 | $1,324 |
| Adventure AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
| TRD Off-Road AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 32 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 14.5 | 406 | $1,371 |
Fuel cost
LE FWD, 30 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,280
- Per month
- $107
- Per mile
- 10.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $46.40
- Best mpg: Hybrid LE AWD, 40 mpg. $960 a year.
- Top trim: Hybrid Limited AWD. $960 a year. $320 less than the LE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.9 | $9.14 |
| 300 miles | 8.6 | $27.43 |
| 500 miles | 14.3 | $45.71 |
| 1,000 miles | 28.6 | $91.43 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $92
- Per year
- $1,109
- Miles a month
- 867
LE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2021 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | AWD | 29 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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