2016 Toyota RAV4 Specs
The 2016 RAV4 pairs a 176 hp 2.5L four-cylinder with a 6-speed automatic and front- or all-wheel drive, or comes as the RAV4 Hybrid (XLE and Limited) with 194 net hp and standard all-wheel drive. Most gasoline trims tow 1,500 lb and the Hybrid 1,750 lb; the EPA rates the Hybrid at 32 mpg combined.
2 versions · 4th gen (XA40) · Updated Oct 2026
- Oil capacity
- 4.6 qt
- by version ↓
- Tire size
- P225/65R17
- MPG combined
- 26–32 mpg
Versions #versions
Compare versions #compare
| 2.5L 4-Cylinder | 2.5L Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 176 hp | 194 hp |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft | — |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | Electronically controlled CVT |
| Oil capacity | 4.6 qt | 4.6 qt |
| Tire size | P225/65R17 | P225/65R17 |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb | 3,925 lb |
Recalls #recalls
-
Replacement battery may not fit the tray
NHTSA 23V734000 · Nov 1, 2023 · 12-volt battery
Some replacement 12-volt batteries may not sit properly in the tray, so the battery can move, touch the hold-down bracket and short circuit.
-
Load capacity label may be wrong
NHTSA 16V236000 · Apr 22, 2016 · Load capacity label
Southeast Toyota Distributors is recalling vehicles built January 28 to March 14, 2016 whose load carrying capacity modification label may not reflect the added weight of installed accessories, which can lead to overloading.
-
ABS actuator O-ring may be damaged
NHTSA 16V198000 · Apr 7, 2016 · ABS actuator
On RAV4s built October 30, 2015 to February 3, 2016, a damaged O-ring in the ABS actuator can upset brake fluid pressure control during ABS, traction control or stability control operation, which may cause a loss of control.
FAQ
What is the lug nut torque on a 2016 Toyota RAV4?
Toyota specifies 76 lb-ft (103 N·m) for the wheel nuts on the RAV4 and the RAV4 Hybrid.
How much can a 2016 RAV4 tow?
1,500 lb for the gasoline LE, XLE and Limited (the brochure lists no tow rating for the SE), and 1,750 lb for the RAV4 Hybrid according to the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid owner's manual. The 2016 brochure lists 1,500 lb for the Hybrid.
How big is the gas tank on a 2016 RAV4?
15.9 gallons; the RAV4 Hybrid holds 14.8 gallons.
How big is a 2016 RAV4?
72.6 inches wide on a 104.7-inch wheelbase and 65.9 inches tall without roof rails. Toyota's 2016 owner's manuals give the length as 181.1 inches (181.3 with the front license plate garnish), while the 2016 brochure lists 183.5 inches.
Sources: 2016 Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual (OM42A41U), 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual (OM42A56U), 2016 Toyota RAV4 Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2016 Toyota RAV4 brochure (horsepower, torque, trim tires, curb weight, towing, dimensions), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.