Toyota RAV4 AWD LE
30 MPG The 2025 Toyota RAV4 AWD LE is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 500 gallons, $1600 a year in fuel, or $0.107 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2025 run it averages 30 MPG, essentially flat across 6 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 | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.107 | $1067 | $1600 | $2133 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.117 | $1167 | $1750 | $2333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.150 | $1500 | $2250 | $3000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 MPG | 27 | 34 | $2100 | 296 | 1 |
| 2024 | 30 MPG | 27 | 34 | $2100 | 296 | 1 |
| 2023 | 30 MPG | 27 | 34 | $2100 | 296 | 1 |
| 2022 | 30 MPG | 27 | 34 | $2100 | 296 | 1 |
| 2021 | 30 MPG | 27 | 34 | $2100 | 296 | 1 |
| 2020 | 30 MPG | 27 | 34 | $2100 | 296 | 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 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Toyota RAV4 AWD LE ranks 24 on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Lexus NX 300h AWD (31), Nissan Rogue AWD (31), Nissan Rogue AWD SL/Platinum (31), Honda CR-V AWD (33), Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (33).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 296 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota RAV4 AWD LE get?
The 2025 Toyota RAV4 AWD LE is rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA — 27 city and 34 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 30 MPG, ranging from 30 to 30 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota RAV4 AWD LE cost in fuel per year?
At 30 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 500 gallons — roughly $1600 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.107 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2025 model is $2100.
Has the Toyota RAV4 AWD LE become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 30 MPG today against 30 in 2020 — essentially flat across 6 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Toyota RAV4 AWD LE efficient for its class?
It ranks 24 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.2 MPG. That is 0.8 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.