- Newest year: 2019
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2019 Toyota Corolla MPG & Fuel Cost
8 configurations · 30–36 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2019 Toyota Corolla at a glance
The 2019 Toyota Corolla has 8 configurations in the EPA database, rated 30–36 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at 36 MPG, which costs about $1,830 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $1,830 to $2,150, a $320 difference. The Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations rated for MY2019 (class median $2,870 a year).
What the 2019 Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$153
$1,830 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.05
Per 100 miles
$12.20
Five years
$9,150
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,040less a year
Class median $2,870 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Toyota Corolla MPG
Gas configurations (8)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10) (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 32 | 42 | 36 | $1,830 |
| LE Eco 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 1.8L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,920 |
| Hatchback XSE | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,970 |
| 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 |
| Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,080 |
| 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 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,480 in California and $1,590 in Texas, a $890 difference.
- California $2,480
- Washington $2,300
- New York $1,830
- Florida $1,730
- Texas $1,590
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 midsize car models.
Generations
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2019 Toyota Corolla compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2014-2018 Toyota Corolla) is rated 30–34 MPG combined and costs $1,920–$2,200 a year to fuel; the 2019 model is rated 30–36 MPG and costs $1,830–$2,150 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Toyota Corolla get?
EPA rates the 2019 Toyota Corolla at 30–36 MPG combined across 8 configurations. The most efficient, the Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 36 MPG combined (32 city / 42 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Toyota Corolla per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,830 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $1,830–$2,150 a year. That is a $320 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Toyota Corolla 100 miles?
About $12.20 per 100 miles for the Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.20 and $14.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Toyota Corolla more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 32 city and 42 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2019 Toyota Corolla compare with other midsize car configurations?
The Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,830 a year to fuel, $1,040 less than the class median of $2,870, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 180 rated midsize car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Toyota Corolla different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 34 to 36 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $1,920 to $1,830, $90 less. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2019 against 7 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Toyota Corolla for that year.