Toyota RAV4 Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Toyota RAV4 Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 0 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 3 | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
Fuel Efficiency
Toyota has manufactured models of RAV4 for 7 years. They average 27.1 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2020 RAV4 above average at 30 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2020 RAV4 to be $1,300 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $750 less over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The RAV4 consumes about 11 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
The RAV4 emits 290 grams of CO2 per mile, or roughly 4,350,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO2 per year, so about 207 trees would offset these emissions. The RAV4 has start-stop technology.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 | 30 | 35 | 28 |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 | 30 | 35 | 26 |
| 2018 Toyota RAV4 | 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 2017 Toyota RAV4 | 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 2016 Toyota RAV4 | 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 2015 Toyota RAV4 | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2014 Toyota RAV4 | 26 | 30 | 23 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Toyota RAV4 has 8 different model options on record with the EPA since 2014. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Automatic (S8), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 30 | 35 | 26 |
| 2020 Automatic (S8), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 30 | 35 | 28 |
| 2019 Automatic (S8), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 30 | 35 | 26 |
| 2018 Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 2017 Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 2016 Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 2015 Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |
| 2014 Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.5 L | 26 | 30 | 23 |