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Toyota RAV4 Prime: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2024
The Toyota RAV4 Prime was last rated in the data for model year 2024, at 38 MPG combined, 5th of 8 small SUVs, in the lower half.
- 38MPG combined5th of 8 in class
- $1,750a year in fuel5th of 8 in class
- 72g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The small SUVs rated for 2024 run from 23 to 107 MPG, with a median of 38.5 MPG.
Among all plug-in hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 2nd of 5 plug-in hybrid models, in the top quarter, ahead of 75% of the others.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Toyota Venza at 39 MPG and just behind it is the BMW X3 at 25 MPG.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $1,750 a year. That is $25 more than the small SUVs median of $1,725.
Tailpipe CO2 is 72 g/mile, 78 g/mile below the small SUVs median of 149.5.
Rated versions
The city rating of 40 is 4 above the highway rating of 36. The data lists one version for 2024: RAV4 Prime 4WD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 Prime 4WD: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (AV-S6), AWD | 38 | 40 | 36 | $1,750 | 72 | 42 |
Year by year
The Toyota RAV4 Prime is in the data for 4 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2021 and 2024: 38 MPG both times.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 38 | 38 | $1,750 | 72 | 28 |
| 2023 | 1 | 38 | 38 | $1,750 | 72 | 27 |
| 2022 | 1 | 38 | 38 | $1,750 | 72 | 26 |
| 2021 | 1 | 38 | 38 | $1,750 | 72 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X3 | Gasoline | 25 | $3,300 | 2024 |
| Ford Edge | Gasoline | 23 | $2,900 | 2024 |
| Jaguar I-Pace | Electric | 85 | $900 | 2024 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Toyota Venza 39 MPG, $1,700 a year, 1 version, last rated 2024
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Rankings: Small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.