Does the 2021 Toyota RAV4 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LE FWD.
- All 17 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $240 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| XLE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| Hybrid LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid XLE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| XLE Premium FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 29 | $1,324 | $1,572 |
| Hybrid XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Adventure AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Hybrid XSE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Limited FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| TRD Off-Road AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Hybrid Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Prime SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 38 | $1,011 | $1,200 |
| Prime XSE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 38 | $1,011 | $1,200 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | AWD | Regular |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | AWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree