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2022-2026 Toyota Corolla Cross MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 30–42 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2022-2026 Toyota Corolla Cross at a glance
The 2022-2026 Toyota Corolla Cross covers 5 model years in the EPA database (14 configurations in all), rated 30–42 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $1,560 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl AWD (42 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2023, 2024 and 2026; 2025 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 42 MPG, was reached in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
2022-2026 Toyota Corolla Cross by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas, Hybrid | 30–42 MPG | $1,560–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2025 | Gas, Hybrid | 30–42 MPG | $1,560–$2,180 | Same EPA ratings as 2024 |
| 2024 | Gas, Hybrid | 30–42 MPG | $1,560–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2023 | Gas, Hybrid | 30–42 MPG | $1,560–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 30–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,180 | First year |
What the 2026 Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$172
$2,060 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.43
Per 100 miles
$13.73
Five years
$10,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$190less a year
Class median $2,250 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2026 Toyota Corolla Cross MPG
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,560.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 33 | 32 | $2,060 |
| Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 46 | 39 | 42 | $1,560 |
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2024
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
2024 Toyota Corolla Cross MPG
30–42 MPG · $1,560–$2,180/yr
Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,560.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 33 | 32 | $2,060 |
| Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 29 | 31 | 30 | $2,180 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 45 | 38 | 42 | $1,560 |
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross MPG
30–42 MPG · $1,560–$2,180/yr
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 42 MPG, up 10. Its annual cost goes from $2,040 to $1,560, $480 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 33 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 29 | 32 | 30 | $2,180 |
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 45 | 38 | 42 | $1,560 |
2022 Toyota Corolla Cross MPG
30–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,180/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 31 | 33 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | AWD | 29 | 32 | 30 | $2,180 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,800 in California and $1,800 in Texas, a $1,000 difference.
- California $2,800
- Washington $2,590
- New York $2,060
- Florida $1,940
- Texas $1,800
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2026 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2022-2026 (XG10)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2022-2026 Toyota Corolla Cross get?
EPA rates the 2022-2026 Toyota Corolla Cross at 30–42 MPG combined across 14 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl AWD, is rated 42 MPG (46 city, 39 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 30–32 MPG; Hybrid: 42 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2022-2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 42 MPG, in 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The lowest top rating, 32 MPG, was in 2022.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2022-2026 Toyota Corolla Cross?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2023, 2024 and 2026. In 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,060 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $1,560–$2,180 a year. That is a $620 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross 100 miles?
About $13.73 per 100 miles for the Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $10.40 and $14.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 31 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 2 MPG.
How does the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,060 a year to fuel, $190 less than the class median of $2,250, and less than 6 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 296 rated small SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl AWD) is rated 42 MPG against 32 MPG for the best gas version (Corolla Cross 2.0L 4-cyl FWD), 10 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,560 versus $2,060 a year, a saving of $500.
Is the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 42 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,560. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2026 against 3 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross for that year.