2023 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder Specs
5th gen (XA50) · Updated Oct 2026
- Horsepower
- 203 hp
- 184 lb-ft
- Curb weight
- 3,380 lb
- Max towing
- 3,500 lb
- properly equipped
- Oil capacity
- 4.8 qt
- with filter
- Oil type
- SAE 0W-16
- Tire size
- 225/65R17
- MPG combined
- 30 mpg
Specs #specs
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder makes 203 hp at 6,600 rpm and 184 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. Its curb weight is 3,380 lb.
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder can tow up to 3,500 lb when properly equipped, and its maximum payload is 1,230 lb.
| Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD or AWD |
| Curb weight | 3,380 lb |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb |
| Max payload | 1,230 lb |
| Length | 180.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
Engine #engine
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) |
|---|---|
| Engine code | A25A-FKS |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
Oil capacity & fluids #oil-capacity
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder takes 4.8 quarts of SAE 0W-16 oil with a filter change.
| Engine oil (with filter) | 4.8 qt |
|---|---|
| Oil type | SAE 0W-16 |
| Coolant | 7.3 qt |
| Engine coolant with engine oil cooler | 7.4 qt |
| Automatic transmission fluid | 7.8 qt Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
| Transfer (AWD) | 0.48 qt (Dynamic Torque Control AWD), 0.40 qt (Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD) |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal |
Wheels & tires #tire-size
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 2.5L 4-Cylinder comes with 225/65R17 tires.
| Tire size | 225/65R17 |
|---|---|
| Wheel size | 17 x 7 in steel (LE) |
| Lug nut torque | 76 lb-ft |
Fuel economy #mpg
| City | Highway | Combined | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 |
| AWD (LE) | 27 | 34 | 30 |
| AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| AWD with stop-start | 27 | 33 | 29 |
| AWD (TRD Off-Road) | 25 | 32 | 28 |
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 |
| Transfer case oil (AWD) | 30,000 mi / 36 mo |
| Engine coolant (first change) | 100,000 mi / 120 mo |
| Spark plugs | 120,000 mi |
3 recalls for the 2023 Toyota RAV4 →
FAQ
How much oil does a 2023 RAV4 take?
The 2.5L four-cylinder takes 4.8 quarts of SAE 0W-16 with a filter change.
Sources: 2023 Toyota RAV4 Owner's Manual (OM0R100U), 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Owner's Manual (OM0R102U), 2023 Toyota RAV4 Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Warranty & Maintenance Guide, 2023 Toyota RAV4 brochure (horsepower, torque, curb weight, towing, payload, dimensions), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Oct 2026.