# Toyota Avalon specs and mpg by year

- **Latest year:** 2022
- **MPG (combined):** 25-44
- **Drive:** FWD
- **Years covered:** 2015-2022

## Quick answer

The 2022 Toyota Avalon is a midsize car rated at 25-44 mpg combined. Engines: 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid.

## Every 2022 Toyota Avalon version

| Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Avalon Hybrid XLE | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | CVT | 43/44 | 44 mpg | $1,500 | 201 g/mi |
| Avalon Hybrid | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | FWD | CVT | 43/43 | 43 mpg | $1,550 | 203 g/mi |
| Avalon XLE | 3.5L V6 | FWD | Automatic | 22/32 | 26 mpg | $2,600 | 341 g/mi |
| Avalon | 3.5L V6 | FWD | Automatic | 22/31 | 25 mpg | $2,700 | 352 g/mi |

Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions.

## Toyota Avalon specs by year

| Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | FWD | 25-44 |
| 2021 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic, CVT | AWD, FWD | 25-44 |
| 2020 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | FWD | 25-44 |
| 2019 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | FWD | 25-44 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 3.5L V6 | CVT, Automatic | FWD | 24-40 |
| 2017 | 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic, CVT | FWD | 24-40 |
| 2016 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 3.5L V6 | CVT, Automatic | FWD | 24-40 |
| 2015 | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid; 3.5L V6 | CVT, Automatic | FWD | 24-40 |

EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year.

## How has the Avalon changed over the years?

- **2022:** dropped 2.5L 4-cyl; AWD was dropped.
- **2021:** added 2.5L 4-cyl; AWD became available.
- **2019:** combined mpg went from 24-40 to 25-44.

## Frequently asked questions

### What mpg does the 2022 Toyota Avalon get?

The 2022 Toyota Avalon is EPA-rated at 25-44 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load.

### What engine does the 2022 Toyota Avalon have?

The 2022 Toyota Avalon comes with: 3.5L V6; 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid. It uses automatic, cvt transmissions and is offered with FWD.

### Is there a hybrid Toyota Avalon?

Yes. The Toyota Avalon has been offered as a hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which.

### Which Toyota Avalon year gets the best gas mileage?

In the EPA data, the 2022 Toyota Avalon has the highest combined rating, up to 44 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change.

### How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Toyota Avalon for a year?

About $1,500-$2,700 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style.

### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2022 Toyota Avalon?

The most efficient 2022 version, the Avalon Hybrid XLE, is rated 43 mpg city and 44 mpg highway (44 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one.

### How much CO2 does the 2022 Toyota Avalon emit?

EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 201-352 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe.

## Sources

- [fueleconomy.gov (US DOE and EPA)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/)

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Updated: 2026-11-03
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