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There are several reasons people choose to buy a RAV4 Hybrid. Some enjoy having an environmentally friendly vehicle. In fact, I have spoken with many people who will only buy hybrids for this specific reason.
Others appreciate the increase in power. For example, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid utilizes a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and electric motors to produce 219 horsepower. Gasoline RAV4 vehicles have 203 horsepower, in comparison.
However, perhaps the main reason someone would select a 2021 RAV4 Hybrid or anything 2019 and newer is for fuel efficiency.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid MPG
Take a look at the window sticker for a 2019 or 2020 or 2021 RAV4 Hybrid and see fuel estimates of 41 city / 38 highway / 40 combined.
Very impressive stats and this is 10 miles per gallon better than gasoline equivalent RAV4s.
But is this the real mileage people see in “the real world?” After all, a big factor in actual mpg is how people actually drive their cars. A conservative driver might see higher than posted. A lead foot will see lower results more often than not.
I decided to ask those who know best. The Facebook group “Toyota RAV4 Club” is an online forum of 51,000 RAV4 owners and fans. If anyone would know, it would be their members. I also polled my “Toyotajeff” YouTube channel viewers.
Their answers were quite surprising.
People speak on RAV4 Hybrid MPG
Grant found success on a recent road trip. “Did a four-hour road trip (8 hours total) to the NC mountains. Reset my trip before I left home and got 39.7 for an average. This includes all my riding around while in the mountains and some parkway driving.”
Mirela reported in. “2021 XLE Hybrid, about 43.1 lately.”
“2020 RAV4 XSE. 42mpg mixed driving.” Said Aaron.
TJ commented. “Best tank average for my wife is 43mpg. Her highway commute in the summer tank average is 39mpg.”
Karen is seeing really strong fuel efficiency with her non-hybrid. “I average 36mpg with a 2019 RAV4 LE and it’s not a hybrid!”
Robert gets “36-37 in city here and 44 on freeway.”
Tisha is a new RAV4 Hybrid owner. “I have owned my 2021 RAV4 Limited Hybrid for 3 months now. I am averaging between 42mpg-44mpg. I couldn’t be happier!”
Time for your thoughts on Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I would love to know if you are also a RAV4 Hybrid owner, and if so, what type of gas mileage you and your family are seeing.
What has your experience been so far driving one?
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2021 Rav4 hybrid I got 6
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2021 Rav4 hybrid I got 6 weeks ago. 1,300 miles in, I'm getting 45-46. Mostly city driving, but I was at close to 45 after the ~ 70 mile drive home from the dealership
I just drove my new 2021 Rav4
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I just drove my new 2021 Rav4 XSE Hybrid from Minneapolis to Duluth MN.
180 miles of mostly flat road. I averaged 29.9 miles per gallon. I am really pissed. Speed limit was 70 mi per hour. I staued under 80 all the time. 75 mi/hr except for passing.
All I can say is wtf I bought this car for. I am dissapointed.
I purchased a base model Rav4
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I purchased a base model Rav4 hybrid last February. I was flabbergasted when I started getting over 50 miles per gallon on a tank of gas. Through the end of October I averaged 48.6 miles per gallon. over the course of 5600 miles. I then had the car serviced at Down East Toyota in Brewer and ever since, my mileage has been running around 30 -35 miles per gallon. Theoretically, they only rotated the tires and checked the fluids. I can't imagine they did anything to effect the mileage? I have heard that Lithium batteries have a honeymoon period, but going from 48.6 mpg to 35mpg seems ridiculous. Anyone else have this happen, or have any idea why it might happen to me? Something I should check?
I live in Maine so the weather has changed, but remember I started out inj February and the mileage was wonderful??
I live in NH and have a 2019
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In reply to I purchased a base model Rav4 by Mark Hedger (not verified)
I live in NH and have a 2019 XSE Hybrid and have had the same issue. Is it the winter gas mix used here in New England?
4th tank of gas and 33 is the
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4th tank of gas and 33 is the best I can get!
I just bought a 2022 RAV4
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I just bought a 2022 RAV4 hybrid XSE I have had it 28 days. My fuel mileage is 28mpg. What is wrong. I have it eco mode and I am very careful. Drive on cruise most of the time.
Brand new 2022 Rav4 Hybrid
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Brand new 2022 Rav4 Hybrid SLE drove it from Phx to SD from SD to Microcenter in Tustin back to SD and Back to Phx...never got even close to 40..it was at 38mpg when I drove off from Toyota dealership and it kept dropping all the way down to 35.1mpg using cruise control almost the whole time. After the trip the average mpg is 36. Feeling concern because I usually like to see at works what I paid for. Now I red some reviews and it is recommended to change it to ECO & EV...is this how the other drivers are using it to get to 43mpg??...please share...if I got a lemon I sure don't plan on keeping it.
I have owned my 2020 Rav4
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I have owned my 2020 Rav4 since April 2020. First issue is the gas tank wouldn’t fully fill and the first year I got between 19-21 MPG. Now they finally replaced the defective fuel tank and I am getting 32 MPG average. I don’t even think the engine is working properly. I get half the mileage it is supposed and I have an XLE AWD fully loaded. Poor fuel economy and the dealership just blows it off claiming they can’t diagnose or fix it without an engine light on. It sputters sometimes, the whole SUV surges forward when the gas engine kicks in and idles rough at times. Yesterday it sounded like it was sputtering out when it kicked over into electric. This is okay by Toyota standards though I was told. 29-32 in a hybrid is acceptable gas mileage and doesn’t warrant a service repair or diagnosis to find the issues. So disappointed in Toyota with this one considering I had to drive it around also for the first 18 months of owning it with a fuel tank you could only fill 3/4 full. How annoying stopping for gas every 250- 300 MILES! I always drive in ECO and only used AWD twice for about an hour each time! I don’t do fast excellerating the weather is perfect right now 65-75 and sunny and still I see 32 MPG. So disappointing. Looks like I’m getting the mileage of a gas rav4 not a hybrid! Glad all these other owners have had good experiences because it just convinced me even more I have a lemon and it’s not across the board for all rav4 hybrids.
I’m considering a Rav4 hybrid
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I’m considering a Rav4 hybrid, but considering the variation in reported mileage, I think the purely gasoline engine makes more sense for me since I don’t drive much since being retired.
2022 RAV4 XLE HYBRID GETTING
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2022 RAV4 XLE HYBRID GETTING 49.8 mpg 9600 miles.
Can you please tell me what
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In reply to 2022 RAV4 XLE HYBRID GETTING by GARY RAPP (not verified)
Can you please tell me what city do you live in? You are able to getthe best MPG on here. I would like to know how can I get close. The only time I was close to 40MPG is when I drove out of the dealership. Thank you!
I never been able to get over
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I never been able to get over 37 MPG...Currently over 5000 miles and 35.8 MPG. I do not live in difficult terrain. I live in flat ground Phoenix. I would be curious how are you getting 49MPG... when I get the driving report that displays after every trip I always get the best one...2022 Rav4
We have a 2020 XSE Hybrid…
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We have a 2020 XSE Hybrid and love it, but MPG is nowhere near 40 and we drive it 'normally', not at all aggressive. 34 Lifetime, I reset it this week before a long HWY drive at 70 on cruise and managed 36.