2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid Specs
4th gen (XA40) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 194 hp
- Curb weight
- 3,925 lb
- Max towing
- 1,750 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 4.6 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-20
- Tire size
- P225/65R17
- MPG combined
- 32 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid makes 194 hp. Its curb weight is 3,925 lb.
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid can tow up to 1,750 lb when properly equipped.
| Horsepower | 194 hp |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Electronically controlled CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Curb weight | 3,925 lb |
| Max towing | 1,750 lb |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid (2AR-FXE, 194 hp combined) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | 2AR-FXE |
| 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 Hybrid 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 | 7.9 qt |
| Power control unit coolant | 1.6 qt |
| Hybrid transaxle fluid | 4.0 qt (front), 1.9 qt (rear) |
| Fuel tank | 14.8 gal |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 2.5L Hybrid comes with P225/65R17 tires, inflated to 33 psi.
| Tire size | P225/65R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 17 x 7 in (LE Hybrid) |
| Tire pressure | 33 psi |
| Lug nut torque | 76 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 34 | 30 | 32 |
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 |
| Inverter coolant (first change) | 150,000 mi / 180 mo |
| Spark plugs | 120,000 mi |
3 recalls for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2018 RAV4 Hybrid take?
The hybrid's 2.5L engine takes 4.6 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change.
How much horsepower does the 2018 RAV4 Hybrid have?
Toyota rates the hybrid system at 194 net hp.
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.