Does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LE FWD.
- All 16 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $167 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 43 | $893 | $1,060 |
| LE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 42 | $914 | $1,086 |
| SE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 43 | $893 | $1,060 |
| SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 42 | $914 | $1,086 |
| XLE FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 43 | $893 | $1,060 |
| XLE Premium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 43 | $893 | $1,060 |
| XLE AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| Woodland AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 38 | $1,011 | $1,200 |
| Woodland Edition AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| XSE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 38 to 43 | N/A | N/A |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Woodland AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 37 to 43 | N/A | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid XSE AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 38 to 43 | N/A | N/A |
| Plug-in Hybrid GR Sport AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 36 to 43 | N/A | N/A |
| XLE Premium AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 38 to 42 | N/A | N/A |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | XLE AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | L 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | SR5 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | Premium AWD | Regular |
| 2026 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