2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder Specs
4th gen (XA40) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 176 hp
- 172 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,455 lb
- Max towing
- 3,500 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 4.6 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- P225/65R17
- MPG combined
- 26 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder makes 176 hp at 6,000 rpm and 172 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,455 lb.
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder can tow up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped.
| Horsepower | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 172 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD or AWD |
| Curb weight | 3,455 lb |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | 2AR-FE |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Bore × stroke | 90.0 x 98.0 mm |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder takes 4.6 quarts of SAE 0W-20 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.6 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-20 |
| Coolant | 7.2 qt |
| Engine coolant with towing package | 7.0 qt |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 6.9 qt Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder comes with P225/65R17 tires, inflated to 33 psi.
| Tire size | P225/65R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 17 x 6.5 in steel (LE) |
| Tire pressure | 33 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 76 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD (LE, XLE) | 23 | 30 | 26 |
| FWD | 23 | 29 | 25 |
| AWD | 22 | 28 | 25 |
| AWD (SE, Limited) | 22 | 28 | 24 |
Maintenance schedule #maintenance
| Engine oil & filter | 10,000 mi / 12 mo |
|---|---|
| Cabin air filter | 30,000 mi / 36 mo |
| Engine air filter | 30,000 mi / 36 mo |
| Engine coolant (first change) | 100,000 mi / 120 mo |
| Spark plugs | 120,000 mi |
3 recalls for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2018 RAV4 take?
The 2.5L four-cylinder takes 4.6 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change.
Sources: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual (OM0R012U), 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual (OM42B81U), 2018 Toyota RAV4 Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2018 Toyota RAV4 brochure (horsepower, torque, trim tires, curb weight, towing), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.