--- title: "Toyota RAV4 Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "How the Toyota RAV4 specs specification changed from 2013 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The Toyota RAV4 tows up to 1,500 lbs when properly equipped. Fuel tank 14.5 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the Toyota RAV4, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/specs" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Toyota RAV4 Specifications The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Toyota RAV4 specs specification changed by year? | Model years | Max towing | Fuel tank | Curb weight | EPA mpg | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2019-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/specs) | 1,500 lbs | 14.5 gal | 3,370 lbs | 27-28 city / 34-35 hwy (2.5L FWD); 27 / 33-34 (AWD); 25/32 (TRD Off-Road); 41/38 (Hybrid); Prime: 94 MPGe combined, 38 mpg on gas, ~42 mi EV range. Fuel tank: 14.5 gal all versions. | | [2013-2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/specs) | 1,500 lbs | 15.9 gal | 3,455 lbs | 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. | ## Full specifications by generation The specs on a Toyota RAV4 is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2019-2025 Toyota RAV4 Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019-2025/specs) - [2013-2018 Toyota RAV4 Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013-2018/specs) ## Toyota RAV4 specs: common questions ### How much can a 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 Toyota RAV4? 14.5 gallons. ### What does a Toyota RAV4 weigh? About 3,370 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a Toyota RAV4 get? 27-28 city / 34-35 hwy (2.5L FWD); 27 / 33-34 (AWD); 25/32 (TRD Off-Road); 41/38 (Hybrid); Prime: 94 MPGe combined, 38 mpg on gas, ~42 mi EV range. Fuel tank: 14.5 gal all versions. on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Toyota technical data, RAV4 XA50 fluids & capacities (toyota-club.net)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/ttx/rav4_50u.htm) - [Toyota of Glendale, RAV4 oil type & capacity guide 2013-2026](https://www.toyotaofglendale.com/service/service-parts-tips/rav4-oil-type-capacity/) - [NHTSA recall 20V-682, Denso fuel pump (Part 573 report, includes 2019-2020 RAV4)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V682-3280.PDF) - [Toyota safety recall 20TA02, fuel pump campaign details (oemdtc)](https://toyota.oemdtc.com/822/safety-recall-20ta02-vehicle-may-stall-during-driving-at-higher-speed-2014-2020-toyota) - [Toyota Customer Support Program 24TE04, flow shut-off valve (coolant bypass) coverage](https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/new-customer-support-program-for-coolant-bypass-valve.1792452/) - [Toyota parts, 17801-F0050 engine air filter (oempartsonline)](https://toyota.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/toyota-air-filter-17801f0050) - [RAV4World / ToyotaNation, XA50 12V battery sizes (H5 2019-2020, H6 2021+, hybrid LN1)](https://www.rav4world.com/threads/12-volt-battery-replacement.341237/) - [Goodyear fitment, 2021 RAV4 tire sizes by trim](https://www.goodyear.com/en-us/vehicles/Toyota/RAV4/2021) - [TirePressure.org, 2021 Toyota RAV4 placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/toyota/rav4/2021) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2021 RAV4 / RAV4 Prime EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2021_Toyota_RAV4.shtml) - [XenonPro, 2019-2021 RAV4 bulb chart (LED headlights, H11 fogs)](https://www.xenonpro.com/blogs/home/2019-to-2021-toyota-rav4-headlight-bulb-sizes) ## Find your exact RAV4 - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/2013) More Toyota RAV4 guides: - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/toyota/rav4/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.