2005 Toyota RAV4 Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2005 Toyota RAV4 (21–23 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.

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Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.4 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 21–23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900–$3,200
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$4,000 to −$2,500 more than average
- Configurations
- 4
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19–20 | 24–25 | 21–22 | $3,050–$3,200 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.4 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| RAV4 2WD | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
| RAV4 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4 | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 | −$4,000 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2005 Toyota RAV4?
According to EPA data, the 2005 Toyota RAV4 is rated at 21–23 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2005 Toyota RAV4 have?
The EPA data lists 4 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2005 Toyota RAV4 use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2005 Toyota RAV4?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,900 to $3,200.
How much will the 2005 Toyota RAV4 cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2005 Toyota RAV4 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$4,000 to −$2,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).