2013–2018 XA40 (4th generation)
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 Specifications
The 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 15.9 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4, by engine and drivetrain.
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The 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped, and weighs about 3,455 lbs at the curb. Engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration all move the real number down, the door-jamb placard for your exact build governs.
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Towing capacity (max) | 1,500 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 23–24 city / 29–31 hwy (2.5L FWD); 22 / 28–29 (AWD); 34 / 30–31 (2016–18 Hybrid AWD). Fuel tank: 15.9 gal gas, 14.8 gal hybrid. Hybrid tow rating 1,750 lbs. |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 (smart key and remote-head key) |
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) | LE, XLE, Limited; SE and Platinum (2016–2018) | 176 hp | Regular 87 octane |
| 2.5L Hybrid (2AR-FXE, 2016–2018, AWD-i) | Hybrid XLE, Hybrid SE, Hybrid Limited (all AWD-i) | 194 hp | Regular 87 octane |
Which Toyota RAV4 model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Toyota RAV4 built from 2013 through 2018 — the XA40 (4th generation), compact crossover suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4
- 2013Generation launch: side-hinged door replaced by a liftgate, V6 and spare-on-tailgate dropped, 6-speed automatic replaces the 4-speed
- 2014Light running update: revised Entune audio system; XLE gains upgraded connectivity, Limited gets standard navigation
- 2015Blizzard Pearl Premium Package added, with unique 18-in machined-finish alloy wheels
- 2016Facelift: new fascias and headlights (9005 low beams replaced by 9012/HIR2 or LED), SE trim added, RAV4 Hybrid (2AR-FXE, AWD-i) joins the lineup
- 2017Toyota Safety Sense P (pre-collision, radar cruise, lane departure) becomes standard; Platinum trim added
- 2018Final year of the XA40; carryover mechanicals
2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 specs: common questions
How much can a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 tow?
- Up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. That is a maximum for the best-configured version, engine, axle ratio, cab and bed configuration, and towing package all move the real number down, and the door-jamb placard plus the towing guide for your exact build is what governs.
How big is the fuel tank on a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4?
- 15.9 gallons.
What does a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 weigh?
- About 3,455 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 get?
- 23–24 city / 29–31 hwy (2.5L FWD); 22 / 28–29 (AWD); 34 / 30–31 (2016–18 Hybrid AWD). Fuel tank: 15.9 gal gas, 14.8 gal hybrid. Hybrid tow rating 1,750 lbs. on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- Toyota technical data, RAV4 XA40 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)
- Toyota of Glendale, RAV4 oil type & capacity guide 2013–2026
- NHTSA recall 23V-734, 12V battery hold-down (Part 573 report)
- RAV4World, 2013–2015 torque converter shudder warranty extension (T-SB-0023-15 / ZH1)
- Toyota parts, 87139-07020 cabin air filter fitment (oempartsonline)
- Toyota parts, 17801-37021 hybrid air filter fitment (oempartsonline)
- TirePressure.org, 2016 Toyota RAV4 placard pressures
- fueleconomy.gov, 2016 RAV4 / RAV4 Hybrid EPA ratings
- Motivx Tools, 2009–2018 RAV4 oil change guide (0W-20, 4.6 qt)