Toyota RAV4 MPG, gas tank, tire pressure, and towing
The EPA rates the 2019–2025 Toyota RAV4 at 27 to 30 mpg combined with the gas engine and 37 to 40 mpg as a RAV4 Hybrid. The 2026 RAV4, sold only as a hybrid, is rated 38 to 43 mpg. Older models: 24 to 26 mpg for 2013–2018 (32 for the hybrid) and 21 to 24 mpg for 2008–2012. The gas tank holds 14.5 gallons on 2019–2025 gas models and 15.9 gallons on 2008–2018 models. Towing runs from 1,500 lb to 3,500 lb with Toyota’s towing package.
On this page (10 sections)
RAV4 generations at a glance
- 2008–2012 (3rd generation): a 4-cylinder (2.4L in 2008, 2.5L from 2009) or a 3.5L V6.
- 2013–2018 (4th generation): a 2.5L 4-cylinder, joined by the RAV4 Hybrid for 2016.
- 2019–2025 (5th generation): a 2.5L Dynamic Force engine with an 8-speed automatic, or a hybrid. The plug-in RAV4 Prime is a separate model with its own manual.
- 2026 (6th generation): hybrid only.
RAV4 gas mileage by year
The biggest mpg gap within a year is gas versus hybrid: about 10 mpg combined on the 5th generation. Among gas models, front-wheel drive is rated a little higher than AWD, and the off-road trims are rated lowest. Choose a year to see every EPA version:
202638–43 mpg combined · 6 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), FWD, hybrid | 43 | 47 | 40 |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 41 | 43 | 37 |
| RAV4 AWD Limited & XSE2.5L 4-cyl, CVT, AWD, hybrid | 41 | 43 | 37 |
| RAV4 AWD SE & LE2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 42 | 46 | 39 |
| RAV4 AWD XLE2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 41 | 45 | 38 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 38 | 41 | 35 |
202528–39 mpg combined · 6 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (1) | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (2) | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD LE2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 39 | 41 | 38 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 37 | 38 | 35 |
202428–39 mpg combined · 7 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (1) | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (2) | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD LE2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 39 | 41 | 38 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 37 | 38 | 35 |
202328–40 mpg combined · 8 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD (1) | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD (2) | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (1) | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (2) | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD LE2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 40 | 41 | 38 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD Woodland Edition2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 37 | 38 | 35 |
202228–40 mpg combined · 6 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (1) | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (2) | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD LE2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 40 | 41 | 38 |
202128–40 mpg combined · 7 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD (1) | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD (2) | 30 | 28 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (1) | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (2) | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD LE2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 28 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 40 | 41 | 38 |
202027–40 mpg combined · 7 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD (1) | 30 | 27 | 35 |
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD (2) | 30 | 28 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (1) | 29 | 27 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (2) | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 AWD LE2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 AWD TRD OFFROAD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD | 27 | 25 | 32 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 40 | 41 | 38 |
201928–40 mpg combined · 4 versions
| Version | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAV42.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), FWD | 30 | 26 | 35 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (1) | 30 | 27 | 34 |
| RAV4 AWD2.5L 4-cyl, Auto (S8), AWD (2) | 28 | 25 | 33 |
| RAV4 Hybrid AWD2.5L 4-cyl, CVT (AV-S6), AWD, hybrid | 40 | 41 | 38 |
2010–2018ranges by year · details on fueleconomy.gov
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 24–32 | 22–34 | 28–30 | 5 |
| 2017 | 24–32 | 22–34 | 28–30 | 5 |
| 2016 | 24–32 | 22–34 | 28–30 | 5 |
| 2015 | 24–26 | 22–23 | 28–30 | 4 |
| 2014 | 24–26 | 22–23 | 28–30 | 3 |
| 2013 | 25–26 | 22–23 | 28–30 | 3 |
| 2012 | 22–24 | 19–21 | 26–28 | 4 |
| 2011 | 21–24 | 19–21 | 25–28 | 4 |
| 2010 | 21–24 | 19–22 | 26–28 | 4 |
EPA estimates for new vehicles from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE), data retrieved November 12, 2026. Your mileage will vary with how and where you drive. EPA data on this site starts with the 2010 model year.
Your own mileage will move with the season, the load, and how much highway driving you do. To judge your numbers: what is good gas mileage.
RAV4 gas tank size and range
Toyota’s owner’s manuals list 15.9 gallons for every 2008–2018 gas RAV4 and 14.5 gallons for 2019–2025 gas models. All of them run on regular 87-octane gas.
| Years | Engine | Fuel tank | EPA combined | Range on a full tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid | Check your owner’s manual | 38–43 mpg | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2019–2021 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) | 14.5 gal9 | 27–30 mpg | about 390–440 miles |
| 2022–2023 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) | 14.5 gal10 | 28–30 mpg | about 410–440 miles |
| 2024–2025 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) | 14.5 gal11 | 28–30 mpg | about 410–440 miles |
| 2019–2025 | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (A25A-FXS) | Check your owner’s manual | 37–40 mpg | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2013–2018 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | 15.9 gal7 | 24–26 mpg | about 380–410 miles |
| 2016–2018 | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (2AR-FXE) | Check your owner’s manual | 32 mpg | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) | 15.9 gal1 | Before EPA data here | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2009–2011 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | 15.9 gal2 | 23–24 mpg | about 370–380 miles |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | 15.9 gal4 | 23–24 mpg | about 370–380 miles |
| 2008–2012 | 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE) | 15.9 gal4 | 21–22 mpg | about 330–350 miles |
We found no RAV4 Hybrid manual with a confirmed model year, and the 2026 manual was not available, so their rows are blank. The tank size is in the specifications section of your manual. Planning a drive: trip gas cost calculator.
RAV4 tire pressure
Most RAV4s run 32 to 33 psi, the same front and rear. On 2019–2025 gas models with 17- or 19-inch wheels, the number depends on the version (33 to 36 psi), so read the label on the driver’s door jamb rather than going by the tire size. Set it with the tires cold.
| Years | Trim | Tire size | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2025 | 17-inch wheels (gas) | 225/65R1711 | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2021–2025 | 18-inch wheels (gas) | 225/60R1811 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2019–2025 | 19-inch wheels (gas) | 235/55R1911 | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2013–2018 | 17-inch wheels | 225/65R177 | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 2013–2018 | 18-inch wheels | 235/55R187 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2008–2012 | 16-inch wheels | 215/70R164 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2008–2012 | 17-inch wheels | 225/65R174 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2008–2012 | 18-inch wheels | 235/55R184 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| 2011–2012 | 18-inch wheels (P-metric) | P235/55R184 | 32 psi | 32 psi |
Cold weather lowers tire pressure, so check it again when the temperature drops. If the warning light comes on: tire pressure light.
Oil at a glance
The 2019–2025 gas RAV4 takes 0W-16 and holds 4.8 quarts with the filter (4.5 quarts in the 2024–2025 manuals). The 2013–2018 RAV4 takes 0W-20 and holds 4.6 quarts. The 2008–2012 V6 takes 5W-30. All years are on the RAV4 oil page.
| Years | Engine | Oil | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2019–2021 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) | 0W-169 | 4.8 qt (4.5 L) with filter |
| 2022–2023 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) | 0W-1610 | 4.8 qt (4.5 L) with filter |
| 2024–2025 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) | 0W-1611 | 4.5 qt (4.3 L) with filter |
| 2019–2025 | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (A25A-FXS) | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2013–2018 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | 0W-207 | 4.6 qt (4.4 L) with filter |
| 2016–2018 | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (2AR-FXE) | Check your owner’s manual | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) | 5W-201 | 4.5 qt (4.3 L) with filter |
| 2009–2011 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | 5W-202 | 4.7 qt (4.4 L) with filter |
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | 5W-204 | Check your owner’s manual |
| 2008–2012 | 3.5L V6 (2GR-FE) | 5W-304 | 6.4 qt (6.1 L) with filter |
RAV4 towing capacity
What a RAV4 can tow depends on the engine and the towing package:
- 2008–2012: 1,500 lb with the 4-cylinder; 2,000 lb with the V6, or 3,500 lb with the V6 and the towing package.
- 2013–2018: 1,500 lb. The 2018 manual adds a towing package rated at 2,900 lb (2WD) or 3,500 lb (AWD), and says Toyota does not recommend towing with the SE.
- 2019–2025 gas: 1,500 lb, or 3,500 lb with the towing package.
- 6th generation (2026): Check your owner’s manual
- 5th generation (2019–2025): up to 3,500 lb9
- 4th generation (2013–2018): up to 1,500 lb6
- 3rd generation (2008–2012): up to 3,500 lb4
For the RAV4 Hybrid and the 2026 model, check your owner’s manual.
Recalls: check by VIN
A recall on a RAV4 may cover only gas or only hybrid models, or only certain build months. Entering the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls gives the answer for your exact SUV. The VIN is on the windshield at the driver’s side and on your registration. Repairs are free at Toyota dealers.
What to record in your log
RAV4 owners often use the car for road trips, towing, and winter driving, and each of those changes what you should track:
- Fill-ups, so you can see the mpg cost of a loaded roof rack or a trailer. Use the MPG calculator.
- The transfer case oil on AWD 2019–2025 models, which Toyota’s guide lists every 30,000 miles.
- Oil changes with the grade (0W-16 on 2019 and later gas models).
Start a fuel log and a car maintenance log. Intervals by generation are on the RAV4 maintenance schedule page.
FAQ
What is the gas mileage of a Toyota RAV4?
27 to 30 mpg combined for the 2019–2025 gas RAV4, 37 to 40 mpg for the RAV4 Hybrid, and 38 to 43 mpg for the 2026 hybrid, according to the EPA.
How big is the RAV4 gas tank?
14.5 gallons on 2019–2025 gas models and 15.9 gallons on 2008–2018 models.
What is the RAV4 towing capacity?
1,500 lb for most models, and up to 3,500 lb with the towing package on the 2008–2012 V6, the 2018 AWD, and 2019–2025 gas models.
What tire pressure does a RAV4 take?
Usually 32 to 33 psi; some 2019–2025 versions take up to 36 psi. Use the door-jamb label.
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Sources
- Toyota 2008 RAV4 Owner’s Manual (OM42726U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2011 RAV4 Owner’s Manual (OM42785U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2012 RAV4 Owner’s Manual through May 2012 production (OM42836U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2012 RAV4 Owner’s Manual from June 2012 production (OM42862U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2011 RAV4 Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2013 RAV4 Owner’s Manual (OM42809U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2018 RAV4 Owner’s Manual (OM0R012U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2015 RAV4 Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2021 RAV4 Owner’s Manual (OM0R028U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2023 RAV4 Owner’s Manual (OM0R100U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2025 RAV4 Owner’s Manual (OM0R063U) (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2019 RAV4 Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
- Toyota 2026 RAV4 Hybrid Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 13, 2026)
- U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, fueleconomy.gov vehicle data (MPG; retrieved November 12, 2026)
- NHTSA, Check for recalls (checked November 2026): nhtsa.gov/recalls