Toyota Avalon
25 MPG The 2022 Toyota Avalon is EPA-rated at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 600 gallons, $1920 a year in fuel, or $0.128 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1995–2022 run it averages 23 MPG, improving by 4 MPG over 28 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.120 | $1200 | $1800 | $2400 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.128 | $1280 | $1920 | $2560 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.140 | $1400 | $2100 | $2800 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.160 | $1600 | $2400 | $3200 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.180 | $1800 | $2700 | $3600 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25 MPG | 22 | 31 | $2500 | 352 | 1 |
| 2021 | 25 MPG | 22 | 31 | $2500 | 352 | 1 |
| 2020 | 25 MPG | 22 | 31 | $2500 | 354 | 1 |
| 2019 | 25 MPG | 22 | 31 | $2500 | 354 | 1 |
| 2018 | 24 MPG | 21 | 30 | $2600 | 366 | 1 |
| 2017 | 24 MPG | 21 | 30 | $2600 | 365 | 1 |
| 2016 | 24 MPG | 21 | 30 | $2600 | 365 | 1 |
| 2015 | 24 MPG | 21 | 30 | $2600 | 365 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24.5 MPG | 21 | 30 | $2550 | 363 | 2 |
| 2013 | 24.5 MPG | 21 | 30 | $2550 | 363 | 2 |
| 2012 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2011 | 23 MPG | 20 | 29 | $2700 | 386 | 1 |
| 2010 | 23 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2700 | 386 | 1 |
| 2009 | 23 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2700 | 386 | 1 |
| 2008 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2007 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28 | $2700 | 386 | 1 |
| 2006 | 23 MPG | 20 | 28 | $2700 | 386 | 1 |
| 2005 | 22 MPG | 19 | 28 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2004 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2003 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2002 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 2001 | 21 MPG | 18 | 27 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 2000 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 1999 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 1998 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 1997 | 22 MPG | 18 | 28 | $2850 | 404 | 1 |
| 1996 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 1995 | 21 MPG | 18 | 26 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 149 large cars models tracked here, the Toyota Avalon ranks 19 on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Genesis G80 RWD (26), Kia Forte 5 (26.7), BMW X1 sDrive28i (27), Kia K5 AWD (27), BMW 740i Sedan (28).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 352 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Avalon get?
The 2022 Toyota Avalon is rated at 25 MPG combined by the EPA — 22 city and 31 highway. Across all 28 model years in the database it averages 23 MPG, ranging from 21 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Avalon cost in fuel per year?
At 25 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 600 gallons — roughly $1920 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.128 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2022 model is $2500.
Has the Toyota Avalon become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 21 MPG in 1995 to 25 in 2022 — an improvement of 4 MPG, or 19% across 28 model years.
Is the Toyota Avalon efficient for its class?
It ranks 19 of 149 in the Large Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 21.5 MPG. That is 3.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.