Toyota Avalon Hybrid
43 MPG The 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is EPA-rated at 43 MPG combined (43 city / 43 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 349 gallons, $1116 a year in fuel, or $0.074 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2013–2022 run it averages 41.2 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 10 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 | $0.058 | $581 | $872 | $1163 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.070 | $698 | $1047 | $1395 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.074 | $744 | $1116 | $1488 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.081 | $814 | $1221 | $1628 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.093 | $930 | $1395 | $1860 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.105 | $1047 | $1570 | $2093 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.116 | $1163 | $1744 | $2326 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 43 MPG | 43 | 43 | $1450 | 203 | 1 |
| 2021 | 43 MPG | 43 | 43 | $1450 | 203 | 1 |
| 2020 | 43 MPG | 43 | 43 | $1450 | 203 | 1 |
| 2019 | 43 MPG | 43 | 43 | $1450 | 203 | 1 |
| 2018 | 40 MPG | 40 | 39 | $1550 | 223 | 1 |
| 2017 | 40 MPG | 40 | 39 | $1550 | 223 | 1 |
| 2016 | 40 MPG | 40 | 39 | $1550 | 223 | 1 |
| 2015 | 40 MPG | 40 | 39 | $1550 | 223 | 1 |
| 2014 | 40 MPG | 40 | 39 | $1550 | 223 | 1 |
| 2013 | 40 MPG | 40 | 39 | $1550 | 224 | 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 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Toyota Avalon Hybrid ranks 23 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring (44), Lexus ES 300h (44), Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (46), Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE/SE (46), Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (47).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 203 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Avalon Hybrid get?
The 2022 Toyota Avalon Hybrid is rated at 43 MPG combined by the EPA — 43 city and 43 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 41.2 MPG, ranging from 40 to 43 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Avalon Hybrid cost in fuel per year?
At 43 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 349 gallons — roughly $1116 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.074 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2022 model is $1450.
Has the Toyota Avalon Hybrid become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 40 MPG in 2013 to 43 in 2022 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 8% across 10 model years.
Is the Toyota Avalon Hybrid efficient for its class?
It ranks 23 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 15.8 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.