What is the fuel tank capacity of the older Toyota RAV4 in liters?
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The 2018 older Toyota RAV4 Rong Fang comes in 2 models with a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.5L and 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, and all models use a 6-speed automatic manual transmission (AT) and an 8-speed continuously variable transmission (CVT). Among vehicles in the same class, the Tiguan L 2022 model has a fuel tank capacity of 60 liters, the Haval H9-2022 model has a fuel tank capacity of 80 liters, and the Tharu 2021 model has a fuel tank capacity of 51 liters. During the actual refueling process, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity marked by the car manufacturer is the volume from the bottom of the tank to the safety limit, and there is still some space from the safety limit to the tank opening. This space is to ensure that the fuel in the tank can expand when the temperature rises without overflowing the safety space of the tank. If the fuel is filled to the tank opening during refueling, the actual refueling amount will be larger than the calibrated fuel tank capacity. If the owner wants to know the remaining fuel in the tank, they can observe the fuel gauge on the right side of the instrument panel, which is marked with E and F. When the pointer is close to E, it means the fuel is almost empty, and when it is close to F, it means the fuel is sufficient.
I remember when driving the older Toyota RAV4, the fuel tank capacity was around 57 liters, which was quite practical for city commuting. A full tank could cover over 400 kilometers, with fuel consumption around 10 liters per 100 kilometers, and possibly dropping to 8 liters on the highway. I use the car frequently, driving 30 kilometers to work daily, plus weekend trips, so refueling once a week was sufficient. A larger tank reduces anxiety, like not worrying about low fuel warnings during traffic jams. Additionally, the older RAV4's fuel tank design was quite durable, with few reports of leakage issues. I recommend owners regularly check fuel levels and the fuel pump to avoid performance issues from sediment buildup. After years of driving, I believe fuel tank size directly impacts convenience, reducing the need to frequently search for gas stations, especially when traveling with family. For maintenance, simply filling up at reputable gas stations is sufficient—no need to constantly worry about saving on fuel costs.
