Toyota RAV4 2WD
26 MPG The 2013 Toyota RAV4 2WD is EPA-rated at 26 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 577 gallons, $1846 a year in fuel, or $0.123 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1996–2013 run it averages 23.3 MPG, improving by 2.5 MPG over 18 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 | $0.096 | $962 | $1442 | $1923 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.115 | $1154 | $1731 | $2308 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.123 | $1231 | $1846 | $2462 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.135 | $1346 | $2019 | $2692 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.154 | $1538 | $2308 | $3077 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.173 | $1731 | $2596 | $3462 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.192 | $1923 | $2885 | $3846 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26 MPG | 23 | 30 | $2400 | 338 | 1 |
| 2012 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2725 | 387 | 2 |
| 2011 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2725 | 387 | 2 |
| 2010 | 23 MPG | 20.5 | 27.5 | $2725 | 387 | 2 |
| 2009 | 23 MPG | 20.5 | 27.5 | $2725 | 387 | 2 |
| 2008 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2725 | 387 | 2 |
| 2007 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 2006 | 23 MPG | 20 | 27 | $2725 | 387 | 2 |
| 2005 | 23 MPG | 21 | 27 | $2700 | 386 | 2 |
| 2004 | 23 MPG | 21 | 27 | $2700 | 386 | 2 |
| 2003 | 23.5 MPG | 21.5 | 27 | $2650 | 378 | 2 |
| 2002 | 23.5 MPG | 21.5 | 27 | $2650 | 378 | 2 |
| 2001 | 23.5 MPG | 21.5 | 27 | $2650 | 378 | 2 |
| 2000 | 23 MPG | 21 | 26.5 | $2700 | 386 | 2 |
| 1999 | 23 MPG | 21 | 26.5 | $2700 | 386 | 2 |
| 1998 | 23 MPG | 21 | 26.5 | $2700 | 386 | 2 |
| 1997 | 23 MPG | 21 | 26 | $2700 | 386 | 2 |
| 1996 | 23.5 MPG | 21 | 26.5 | $2650 | 378 | 2 |
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 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Toyota RAV4 2WD ranks 4 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda CR-V 2WD (29), Ford Escape Hybrid FWD (32), Toyota RAV4 EV (76).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 338 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota RAV4 2WD get?
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 2WD is rated at 26 MPG combined by the EPA — 23 city and 30 highway. Across all 18 model years in the database it averages 23.3 MPG, ranging from 22 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota RAV4 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 26 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 577 gallons — roughly $1846 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.123 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $2400.
Has the Toyota RAV4 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 23.5 MPG in 1996 to 26 in 2013 — an improvement of 2.5 MPG, or 11% across 18 model years.
Is the Toyota RAV4 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 4 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 5.3 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.