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Toyota RAV4 2010 fuel consumption

Toyota RAV4 from 2010 to 2013 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 18% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 2010 Toyota RAV4 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 2011 it was similar to average, at 2012 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersToyota RAV4All carmakersToyota RAV4
2010+16%+18% +16%+20%
Show all years
2011+19%+18% +19%+18%
2012+21%+18% +23%+18%
2013+23%+18% +27%+18%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Toyota RAV4.

2010 - 2013

Toyota RAV4 2010 3 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines29.3 MPG
8.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines26.6 MPG
8.8 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+18%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines36.3 MPG
6.5 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines30.7 MPG
7.7 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+18%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Toyota RAV4 2010 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 10% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Toyota RAV4 with automatic transmission consumes around 1 litres per 100 km or 14% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Toyota RAV4 fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.2 diesel engine and manual transmission (Toyota RAV4 2011 2.2 D-CAT 177 HP 4x4). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Toyota RAV4 with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Toyota RAV4 2010 2.0 VVT-i 2WD 158 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Toyota RAV4 2010 2.0 VVT-i 2WD 158 HP manual 31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km
27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km+18%
Toyota RAV4 2010 2.0 VVT-i 4WD 158 HP manual 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km+14%
Toyota RAV4 2010 2.0 VVT-i 4WD Automatic 158 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
25.8 MPG
9.1 l/100km+21%
2.2 liter diesel engine
Toyota RAV4 2010 2.2 D-4D-F 2WD 150 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+20%
Toyota RAV4 2010 2.2 D-4D-F 4WD 150 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+20%
Toyota RAV4 2011 2.2 D-4D 150 HP AWD automatic 32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km
26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km+22%
Toyota RAV4 2011 2.2 D-CAT 177 HP AWD manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
31.8 MPG
7.4 l/100km+10%
2.4 liter petrol engine
Toyota RAV4 2010 2.4 170 HP AWD automatic 24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.