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2009-2013 Toyota Corolla MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 24–30 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2013. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2013 Toyota Corolla at a glance
The 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla covers 5 model years in the EPA database (16 configurations in all), rated 24–30 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2013, costs about $2,220 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The best combined rating in the generation, 30 MPG, was reached in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
2009-2013 Toyota Corolla by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,220–$2,290 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,220–$2,270 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 24–30 MPG | $2,170–$2,670 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 25–30 MPG | $2,180–$2,610 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 25–30 MPG | $2,180–$2,610 | First year |
What the 2013 Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$185
$2,220 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.70
Per 100 miles
$14.80
Five years
$11,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$970less a year
Class median $3,190 a year, MY2013
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Toyota Corolla MPG
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,220.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,220 |
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,290 |
2012 Toyota Corolla MPG
29 MPG · $2,220–$2,270/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 30 to 29 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,170 to $2,220, $50 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 33 | 29 | $2,220 |
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,270 |
2011 Toyota Corolla MPG
24–30 MPG · $2,170–$2,670/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,180 to $2,170, $10 less.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,170 |
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,270 |
| Corolla 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Corolla 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,670 |
2010 Toyota Corolla MPG
25–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,610/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 30 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,180.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,250 |
| Corolla 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Corolla 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
2009 Toyota Corolla MPG
25–30 MPG · $2,180–$2,610/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
| Corolla 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| Corolla 2.4L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S5) | 2.4L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $3,020 in California and $1,930 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.
- California $3,020
- Washington $2,790
- New York $2,220
- Florida $2,090
- Texas $1,930
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2013 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (E110)
- 2003-2008 (E120)
- 2009-2013 (E140)
- 2014-2018 (E170)
- 2019
- 2020-2027* (E210)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla get?
EPA rates the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla at 24–30 MPG combined across 16 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2011 Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 30 MPG (27 city, 34 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla?
The Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 30 MPG, in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2012 and 2013.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
How does the 2009-2013 Toyota Corolla compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2003-2008 Toyota Corolla) is rated 25–31 MPG combined and costs $2,110–$3,210 a year to fuel; the 2009-2013 model is rated 24–30 MPG and costs $2,170–$2,670 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2013 Toyota Corolla per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,220 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $2,220–$2,290 a year. That is a $70 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2013 Toyota Corolla 100 miles?
About $14.80 per 100 miles for the Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.80 and $15.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2013 Toyota Corolla more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2013 Toyota Corolla compare with other small car configurations?
The Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,220 a year to fuel, $970 less than the class median of $3,190, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 386 rated small car configurations for MY2013, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2013 Toyota Corolla different from the 2012 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,220. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2013 against 2 configurations for 2012. See the 2012 Toyota Corolla for that year.