Toyota RAV4 XLE MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Toyota RAV4 XLE model year from 2015 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the RAV4 XLE has been offered with 2.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 41 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Toyota RAV4 XLE fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2026 41 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl
2018 26 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl
2017 26 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl
2016 26 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl
2015 26 MPG 2.5L 4-cyl

2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE: engines & MPG

The 2026 RAV4 XLE was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 41 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RAV4 AWD XLE 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (AV-S6) Regular 45 38 41 MPG

2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE: engines & MPG

The 2018 RAV4 XLE was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RAV4 LE/XLE 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG

2017 Toyota RAV4 XLE: engines & MPG

The 2017 RAV4 XLE was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RAV4 LE/XLE 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG

2016 Toyota RAV4 XLE: engines & MPG

The 2016 RAV4 XLE was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RAV4 LE/XLE 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG

2015 Toyota RAV4 XLE: engines & MPG

The 2015 RAV4 XLE was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
RAV4 LE/XLE 2.5L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 23 30 26 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Toyota RAV4 XLE get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the RAV4 XLE range from 26 to 41 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.

What engines does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 XLE have?

The 2026 RAV4 XLE was EPA-rated with 2.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Toyota RAV4 XLE require premium gas?

No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.

Is there a hybrid or electric RAV4 XLE?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of August 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Toyota RAV4 XLE EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/toyota/rav4-xle.

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