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Toyota RAV4 MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
18 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
19 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
20 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
21 miles per gallon 8 vehicles
22 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 5 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 10 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 7 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 4 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
30 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2006 2006 4dr SUV 176-hp 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-sp shiftable CVT AWD 22.98
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With the 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid engine, 6-speed shiftable CVT transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2006 Toyota RAV4 has been averaging 22.98 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2006 Toyota RAV4s in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 66 miles per hour (about 40.9 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (16.2 percent), in heavy traffic (5.7 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2006 Toyota RAV4 in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2006 2006 4dr SUV 269-hp 3.5L V6 5-sp automatic FWD 25.03
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 176-hp 2.5L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 23.79
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2006 2006 4dr SUV 176-hp 2.5L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 22.18
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

2006 Toyota RAV4 Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
better than average fuel economy see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
23/27...spectacular for a AWD vehicle see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
I think the Rav 4s 6 cyl engine provides the best fuel economy in its class. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Best in class, especially considering V-6 engine gets only 1 MPG less than the I-4. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Previously owned a 1997 6 cyl Toyota 4 Runner Limited. That was a vehicle which I was proud and happy to drive but because gas prices started to rise, I wanted something that gave more than 17 mpg. My 6 cyl RAV gives 22 mpg. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Better than the previous Durango by far, not as heavy and smaller engine. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Good for the power and performance available see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Very good for a all-wheel drive vehicle, as we have the 4 cyl. version. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
It has almost the same economy as the I4! see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
V6 that gets 30 MPG highway see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 Toyota RAV4 Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Gives less mileage than CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
There are times when I think I should have a bought a Prius. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 

2006 Toyota RAV4 Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Toyota RAV4's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.