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Toyota RAV4 Real World MPG

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2009 4wd sport 4cyl by sage3
Oct 12, 2008 (7:22 pm)
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On my second and third tank I got 24.5mpg's (about 1 mpg less then the computers estimate), I only have 600 miles on her yet, I drive conservatively so I anticipate an improvement after break in. Anyone know when I can expect the break in mileage to improve?
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Re: 2009 4wd sport 4cyl [sage3] by barnowl
Oct 13, 2008 (3:40 am)
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Replying to: sage3 (Oct 12, 2008 7:22 pm)

Glad to begin hearing about the 2009 model with the new 4-cyl engine and transmission.
 
What type of driving are you reporting on? ......city, highway, mixed? If it's mixed, what percent is city and what percent is highway?
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Re: 2009 4wd sport 4cyl [sage3] - Breakin Effect? by verdi942
Oct 13, 2008 (4:16 am)
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Replying to: sage3 (Oct 12, 2008 7:22 pm)

When new, my '07 AWD 4cyl averaged only about 21 mpg. At about 5,000 miles, things improved to about 24-25mpg. Now, at 12,000 miles, I'm getting 27-28mpg - 1/3 each city, highway and short suburban trips. 32+ in straight highway runs. I try to have a very light foot. I expect winter grade gas and temperatures to knock 1 or 2 mpg off that. Keep us informed!
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Rav 4 mpg ??? ces1938 by ces1938
Oct 13, 2008 (7:24 am)
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Boy I sure envy you guys and the fuel economy that you are getting with your Rav's I have 24500 miles on my 2006 4cyl Rav 4 and get pretty well the same gas millage has when it was new, if I really baby it I am getting around 18 to 21 mpg of gas... at least gas has come down to $2.69 a gallon here so that helps.... I would not think quite so much about it but I sold my 2002 Honda minivan to buy the Rav 4 for the increased fuel economy... but would you believe it but the minivan got better gas mileage than the Rav, especially out on the highway.... needless to say I am soooo disgusted with this car...
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Re: 2008 RAV4 LTD 4x4 3.5L V6 with ~2k miles [watsac] by sdc2
Oct 13, 2008 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: watsac (Aug 09, 2008 4:15 am)

FWIW my 08 AWD V6 has been getting 26-28 mpg highway and 20-24 city. And I am not the slowest driver on the road...I am at about 8500 miles. I haven't noticed any dramatic change in mpg since I got it, but I don't keep obsessive track, I just do the math in my head when I fill up to check for dramatic changes in mpg that might signal a problem.
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Re: 2009 4wd sport 4cyl [barnowl] by sage3
Oct 13, 2008 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: barnowl (Oct 13, 2008 3:40 am)

I drive 50% berbs of Buffalo, but then again in this area traffic moves very well, we rarely get bumper to bumper and 50% highway.
I noticed my Rav's computer mpg estimates have gone up from an average of 25 mpg's to 28 mpg's since the vehicle hit about 650 miles on the odometer.I hope that the mileage will actually go up once I do the figures at my next fill up! I drive about 19k annually so I will update as frequently as the true mpg's change.
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Re: 2009 4wd sport 4cyl [sage3] by sage3
Nov 04, 2008 (2:47 pm)
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Replying to: sage3 (Oct 13, 2008 4:19 pm)

Latest figures on 50% highway 50% suburbs:
My calculations Computer Estimates
26.1 26.9
24.6 25
25.3 25.4
I'm guessing that the drop resulted from the switch to "winter gas"
I am hoping/estimating it will go up to 26/27 mixed driving in the spring.
I must say that this new engine is peppy and with the above mileage it's a thumbs up from me. I had a V6 highlander 4wd that got an average of 21 mpg's with about the same amount of torque.
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Help from 2009 RAV Buyers by kkrtrek
Nov 15, 2008 (6:26 pm)
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I'm glad to see the (mostly) good mileage reports everyone is getting, but I could really use some help on buying a 2009. If anyone is willing to share their buying experience on an '09 RAV, I would really appreciate it. Please reply to my post 2422 on the "Prices Paid..." forum. Thanks all.
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Rav4 - Looking for breaking-in tips for good mpg by got2getwheels
Nov 25, 2008 (12:41 am)
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Hi! After 14 years and almost 255,000miles on my '94 4-cylinder Camry, I will soon be picking up my new V6 Rav4 4x4. I guess I broke in my Camry OK because I've always exceeded the EPA 24/30 rating by a few mpg, but
1) I can't remember what I did, and
2) I'll bet vehicles have changed a bit over the years.
 
I know I'm trading some mpg's for the extra oomph and extra height, but I'd appreciate any advice you can give for breaking her(?) in properly. I'm excited about my new Rav4 (I've had them as rental cars a couple of times) but MAN! AM I GONNA MISS MY CAMRY! Tks!
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Re: Rav4 - Looking for breaking-in tips for good mpg [got2getwheels] by typesix
Nov 25, 2008 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: got2getwheels (Nov 25, 2008 12:41 am)

Read the owner's manual for proper breakin driving habits.

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