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2017 Toyota Corolla SE 1.8L (E170)
Shown: 2017 Toyota Corolla SE 1.8L (E170). Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2018
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2014-2018 Toyota Corolla MPG & Fuel Cost

5 model years · 30–34 MPG combined

34 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
City
40 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD
$1,920

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2009-2013 Next generation: 2019

2014-2018 Toyota Corolla at a glance

The 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla covers 5 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 30–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $1,920 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (34 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

2014-2018 Toyota Corolla by model year

2014-2018 Toyota Corolla: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2018 Gas 30–34 MPG $1,920–$2,200 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 30–34 MPG $1,920–$2,200 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 30–34 MPG $1,930–$2,150 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 30–34 MPG $1,930–$2,150 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 30–34 MPG $1,930–$2,150 First year

What the 2018 LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$160

$1,920 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.20

Per 100 miles

$12.80

Five years

$9,600

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the midsize car median

$1,010less a year

Class median $2,930 a year, MY2018

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2018 Toyota Corolla MPG

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,920.

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
30–34 MPG
Per year
$1,920–$2,200

Gas configurations (7)

2018 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 30 40 34 $1,920
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 33 $2,000
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 32 $2,070
iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 31 $2,090
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 35 31 $2,110
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150
iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,200

2017 Toyota Corolla MPG

30–34 MPG · $1,920–$2,200/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,930 to $1,920, $10 less.

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
30–34 MPG
Per year
$1,920–$2,200

Gas configurations (7)

2017 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 30 40 34 $1,920
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 33 $2,000
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 32 $2,070
iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 31 $2,090
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 35 31 $2,100
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150
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2017 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
iM 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd1.8L 4-cylFWD273530$2,200

2016 Toyota Corolla MPG

30–34 MPG · $1,930–$2,150/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,930.

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
30–34 MPG
Per year
$1,930–$2,150

Gas configurations (6)

2016 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 30 40 34 $1,930
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,960
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,060
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 31 $2,080
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 31 $2,100
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150

2015 Toyota Corolla MPG

30–34 MPG · $1,930–$2,150/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,930.

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
30–34 MPG
Per year
$1,930–$2,150

Gas configurations (6)

2015 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 30 40 34 $1,930
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,960
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,060
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 31 $2,090
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 31 $2,120
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150

2014 Toyota Corolla MPG

30–34 MPG · $1,930–$2,150/yr
Gas · 1.8L
Combined
30–34 MPG
Per year
$1,930–$2,150

Gas configurations (6)

2014 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 30 40 34 $1,930
LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 30 38 33 $1,960
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,060
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S7) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 29 36 32 $2,070
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 31 $2,110
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $2,610 in California and $1,670 in Texas, a $940 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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Closest combined MPG among MY2018 midsize car models.

2020 Toyota Camry XSE (XV70)

2018 Toyota Camry

34 MPG · $1,920/yr
2017 Hyundai Elantra Sport (AD)

2018 Hyundai Elantra

35 MPG · $1,880/yr
2020 Nissan Kicks SR (P15)

2018 Nissan Kicks

33 MPG · $2,000/yr
2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT 1.4L

2018 Chevrolet Cruze

33 MPG · $1,960/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla get?

EPA rates the 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla at 30–34 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 34 MPG (30 city, 40 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla?

Every model year of the 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla tops out at 34 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

How does the 2014-2018 Toyota Corolla compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2009-2013 Toyota Corolla) is rated 24–30 MPG combined and costs $2,170–$2,670 a year to fuel; the 2014-2018 model is rated 30–34 MPG and costs $1,920–$2,200 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Toyota Corolla per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,920 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $1,920–$2,200 a year. That is a $280 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Toyota Corolla 100 miles?

About $12.80 per 100 miles for the LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.80 and $14.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2018 Toyota Corolla more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 30 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.

How does the 2018 Toyota Corolla compare with other midsize car configurations?

The LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,920 a year to fuel, $1,010 less than the class median of $2,930, and less than 9 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 205 rated midsize car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2018 Toyota Corolla different from the 2017 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,920. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2018 against 7 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Toyota Corolla for that year.