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Toyota Corolla MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
28 model years · 2000–2027
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Toyota Corolla fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Toyota Corolla for 28 model years, 2000 to 2027. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–52 MPG. The latest model year, 2027, has 9 configurations rated 33–50 MPG combined and costing $1,310–$2,010 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2022 Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, at 52 MPG. Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA, so its row may gain configurations. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 38 MPG in 1984.
Toyota Corolla MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Hybrid (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2027* (E210) Generation page | |||
| 2027 (partial) | 33–35 | 44–50 | $1,310–$2,010 |
| 2026 | 22–35 | 44–50 | $1,310–$3,600 |
| 2025 | 22–35 | 44–50 | $1,310–$3,600 |
| 2024 | 24–35 | 44–50 | $1,310–$3,360 |
| 2023 | 24–35 | 44–50 | $1,310–$3,360 |
| 2022 | 31–35 | 52 | $1,260–$2,090 |
| 2021 | 31–35 | 52 | $1,260–$2,110 |
| 2020 | 31–35 | 52 | $1,260–$2,080 |
| 2019 Generation page | |||
| 2019 | 30–36 | — | $1,830–$2,150 |
| 2014-2018 (E170) Generation page | |||
| 2018 | 30–34 | — | $1,920–$2,200 |
| 2017 | 30–34 | — | $1,920–$2,200 |
| 2016 | 30–34 | — | $1,930–$2,150 |
| 2015 | 30–34 | — | $1,930–$2,150 |
| 2014 | 30–34 | — | $1,930–$2,150 |
| 2009-2013 (E140) Generation page | |||
| 2013 | 29 | — | $2,220–$2,290 |
| 2012 | 29 | — | $2,220–$2,270 |
| 2011 | 24–30 | — | $2,170–$2,670 |
| 2010 | 25–30 | — | $2,180–$2,610 |
| 2009 | 25–30 | — | $2,180–$2,610 |
| 2003-2008 (E120) Generation page | |||
| 2008 | 29–31 | — | $2,110–$2,250 |
| 2007 | 29–31 | — | $2,110–$2,250 |
| 2006 | 25–31 | — | $2,110–$3,210 |
| 2005 | 25–31 | — | $2,110–$3,210 |
| 2004 | 28–31 | — | $2,110–$2,330 |
| 2003 | 28–31 | — | $2,110–$2,330 |
| 2000-2002 (E110) Generation page | |||
| 2002 | 27–31 | — | $2,110–$2,420 |
| 2001 | 27–31 | — | $2,110–$2,420 |
| 2000 | 26–30 | — | $2,180–$2,510 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Toyota Corolla generations
6 generations between 2000 and 2027. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2020-2027* Toyota Corolla (E210)
22–52 MPG · $1,260–$3,600/yr
2019 Toyota Corolla
30–36 MPG · $1,830–$2,150/yr
2014-2018 Toyota Corolla (E170)
30–34 MPG · $1,920–$2,200/yr
2009-2013 Toyota Corolla (E140)
24–30 MPG · $2,170–$2,670/yr
2003-2008 Toyota Corolla (E120)
25–31 MPG · $2,110–$3,210/yr
2000-2002 Toyota Corolla (E110)
26–31 MPG · $2,110–$2,510/yr
2027 powertrain options
Toyota Corolla MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 26–30 | — |
| 1998 | 26–30 | — |
| 1997 | 24–29 | — |
| 1996 | 25–29 | — |
| 1995 | 25–27 | — |
| 1994 | 24–26 | — |
| 1993 | 24–26 | — |
| 1992 | 21–27 | — |
Show 8 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21–26 | — |
| 1990 | 22–26 | — |
| 1989 | 22–28 | — |
| 1988 | 22–29 | — |
| 1987 | 24–29 | — |
| 1986 | 25–29 | — |
| 1985 | 24–29 | 31–36 |
| 1984 | 26–29 | 31–38 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Toyota Corolla's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Toyota Corolla run 22–52 MPG across model years 2000 to 2027. The latest year, 2027, is rated 33–50 MPG.
Which Toyota Corolla model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 52 MPG.
How much does a Toyota Corolla cost to fuel per year?
For MY2027, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,310–$2,010 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,310.
Has the Toyota Corolla's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 30 MPG in 2000 to 50 MPG in 2027, 20 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 38 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Toyota Corolla?
Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2020 to 2027 (44–52 MPG).
Which Toyota Corolla model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.