2004 Toyota RAV4 Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

14.7gal · 56 L

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 has a fuel tank capacity of 14.7 gallons (56 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 353–397 highway miles or 279–309 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

14.7 gal · Smaller than 86% of 2004 models we list.

Highway range
353–397 mi
City range
279–309 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
21–23 MPG
EPA size class
Sport Utility Vehicle

2004 Toyota RAV4 fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference
Engine
no difference

All 4 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
AWD 4dr SUV 2.4L 4cyl 4A · AWD MPG 20 / 24Range 294 / 353 mi 2.4L 4cyl 4A AWD 14.7 gal56 L 20 / 24 294 / 353 mi
AWD 4dr SUV 2.4L 4cyl 5M · AWD MPG 19 / 25Range 279 / 368 mi 2.4L 4cyl 5M AWD 14.7 gal56 L 19 / 25 279 / 368 mi
Fwd 4dr SUV 2.4L 4cyl 4A · FWD MPG 21 / 27Range 309 / 397 mi 2.4L 4cyl 4A FWD 14.7 gal56 L 21 / 27 309 / 397 mi
Fwd 4dr SUV 2.4L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 21 / 27Range 309 / 397 mi 2.4L 4cyl 5M FWD 14.7 gal56 L 21 / 27 309 / 397 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2004 Toyota RAV4 goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 23 MPG, a full 14.7-gallon tank covers about 338 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full14.7397309
3/411.0298232
1/27.4198154
1/43.79977
1/81.85039

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 652 gallons, roughly 44 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 25.5 MPG in the RAV4 (12 drivers), about 375 miles on a full 14.7-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
21–23 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
386–423 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2004 Toyota RAV4

$62.77 to fill the 14.7-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
14.7 galRegular$4.27$62.77$47.08

By region, 14.7-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$59.09
Midwest$4.27$62.77
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$54.39
Rocky Mountain$4.46$65.56
West Coast$5.42$79.67
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$86.58

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 14.7-gallon tank$62.77
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,785

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

RAV4 tank size in other years

The 2004 RAV4 uses the same 14.7 gal tank as every RAV4 since 2001.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2009 RAV4 15.9 gal 445 mi
2008 RAV4 15.9 gal 429 mi
2007 RAV4 15.9 gal 429 mi
2006 RAV4 15.9 gal 429 mi
2005 RAV4 14.8 gal 400 mi
2004 RAV4 14.7 gal 397 mi
2003 RAV4 14.7 gal 412 mi
2002 RAV4 14.7 gal 412 mi
2001 RAV4 14.7 gal 412 mi
2000 RAV4 15.3 gal 413 mi
1999 RAV4 15.3 gal 413 mi
Toyota RAV4 fuel tank by model year

2004 Toyota RAV4 vs similar 2004 SUVs

The RAV4 has the smallest tank of the six 2004 SUVs compared here: 14.7 gallons, against 16.9 for the Suzuki Grand Vitara.

2004 modelTankLongest highway range
Suzuki Grand Vitara 16.9 gal 355 mi
Mazda Tribute 15.3–16.4 gal 383 mi
Ford Escape 16.0 gal 400 mi
Chevrolet Tracker 16.0 gal 320 mi
Honda Element 15.9 gal 382 mi
Toyota RAV4 14.7 gal 397 mi

Other 2004 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

2004 Toyota RAV4 fuel system recalls

None of the 2 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2004 Toyota RAV4 involve the fuel system.

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2004 Toyota RAV4 fuel pump and gauge parts

NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2004 Toyota RAV4, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2004 Toyota RAV4?

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 holds 14.7 gallons (56 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2004 Toyota RAV4 gas tank hold?

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 tank holds 56 liters, or 14.7 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2004 Toyota RAV4 gas tank?

No. AWD and FWD versions of the 2004 Toyota RAV4 use the same 14.7 gal tank.

How far can a 2004 Toyota RAV4 go on a full tank?

About 353–397 miles on the highway and 279–309 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2004 Toyota RAV4 go on a quarter tank?

About 99 highway miles or 77 in town from the 14.7-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.7 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2004 Toyota RAV4 really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 25.5 MPG in the 2004 Toyota RAV4 (12 drivers), which works out to about 375 miles on a full 14.7-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2004 Toyota RAV4 take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2004 Toyota RAV4?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 14.7-gallon tank from empty costs $62.77. It ranges from $54.39 in the Gulf Coast to $86.58 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2004 Toyota RAV4?

About 91 pounds for the 14.7-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2004 Toyota RAV4 have a bigger gas tank than the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

No. The 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara holds up to 16.9 gallons; the 2004 Toyota RAV4 holds up to 14.7.

Has the 2004 Toyota RAV4 had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

No. None of the 2 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2004 Toyota RAV4 involve the fuel system.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Toyota fuel system recalls).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

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