Shown: 2024 Toyota Corolla LE (E210). Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Newest year: 2027
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2020-2027 Toyota Corolla MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 22–52 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · (1-mode transmission) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD

$1,860

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

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2019

2020-2027 Toyota Corolla at a glance

The 2020-2027 Toyota Corolla covers 8 model years in the EPA database (85 configurations in all), rated 22–52 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2027, costs about $1,310 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (50 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. The best combined rating in the generation, 52 MPG, was reached in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (9 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

2020-2027 Toyota Corolla by model year

2020-2027 Toyota Corolla: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2027 (partial)	Gas, Hybrid	33–50 MPG	$1,310–$2,010	Ratings changed
2026	Gas, Hybrid	22–50 MPG	$1,310–$3,600	Ratings changed
2025	Gas, Hybrid	22–50 MPG	$1,310–$3,600	Ratings changed
2024	Gas, Hybrid	24–50 MPG	$1,310–$3,360	Ratings changed
2023	Gas, Hybrid	24–50 MPG	$1,310–$3,360	Ratings changed
2022	Gas, Hybrid	31–52 MPG	$1,260–$2,090	Ratings changed
2021	Gas, Hybrid	31–52 MPG	$1,260–$2,110	Ratings changed
2020	Gas, Hybrid	31–52 MPG	$1,260–$2,080	First year

What the 2027 (1-mode transmission) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$155

$1,860 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.10

Per 100 miles

$12.40

Five years

$9,300

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

vs the small car median

$850less a year

Class median $2,710 a year, MY2027

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

2027 Toyota Corolla MPG

Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (9 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.

Versus 2026: The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,310.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

33–35 MPG

Per year

$1,860–$2,010

See gas configurations

Hybrid · 1.8L

Combined

44–50 MPG

Per year

$1,310–$1,480

See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2027 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
(1-mode transmission) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	41	35	$1,860
Hatchback	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,870
Hatchback XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,970
(3-mode transmission)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,980
Corolla	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	29	38	33	$2,010

Hybrid configurations (4)

2027 Toyota Corolla hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	53	46	50	$1,310
Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl AWD	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	51	44	48	$1,360
Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	50	43	47	$1,390
Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl AWD	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	47	41	44	$1,480

2026 Toyota Corolla MPG

22–50 MPG · $1,310–$3,600/yr

Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,310.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L

Combined

22–35 MPG

Per year

$1,870–$3,600

See gas configurations

Hybrid · 1.8L

Combined

44–50 MPG

Per year

$1,310–$1,480

See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2026 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
(1-mode TM) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,870
Hatchback	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,870
(3-mode TM)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	40	34	$1,910
Corolla	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	38	34	$1,940
Hatchback FX	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,960
Hatchback XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,970

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2026 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GR Corolla 1.6L 3-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	1.6L 3-cyl turbo	AWD	21	28	24	$3,370
GR Corolla 1.6L 3-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	1.6L 3-cyl turbo	AWD	19	27	22	$3,600

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (4)

2026 Toyota Corolla hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	53	46	50	$1,310
Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl AWD	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	51	44	48	$1,360
Hybrid SE 1.8L 4-cyl FWD	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	50	43	47	$1,390
Hybrid SE 1.8L 4-cyl AWD	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	47	41	44	$1,480

2025 Toyota Corolla MPG

22–50 MPG · $1,310–$3,600/yr

Versus 2024: The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,310.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L

Combined

22–35 MPG

Per year

$1,870–$3,600

See gas configurations

Hybrid · 1.8L

Combined

44–50 MPG

Per year

$1,310–$1,480

See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2025 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hatchback (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,870
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,870
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	40	34	$1,910
FX	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	39	34	$1,920
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	38	34	$1,940
Hatchback XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,970

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2025 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
GR Corolla 1.6L 3-cyl turbo AWD Manual 6-spd	1.6L 3-cyl turbo	AWD	21	28	24	$3,360
GR Corolla 1.6L 3-cyl turbo AWD Automatic (S8)	1.6L 3-cyl turbo	AWD	19	27	22	$3,600

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (4)

2025 Toyota Corolla hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	53	46	50	$1,310
Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl AWD	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	51	44	48	$1,360
Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	50	43	47	$1,390
Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl AWD	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	47	41	44	$1,480

2024 Toyota Corolla MPG

24–50 MPG · $1,310–$3,360/yr

Versus 2023: The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,310.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L

Combined

24–35 MPG

Per year

$1,870–$3,360

See gas configurations

Hybrid · 1.8L

Combined

44–50 MPG

Per year

$1,310–$1,480

See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2024 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,870
Hatchback	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,870
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	40	34	$1,910
Hatchback XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,970
GR Corolla	1.6L 3-cyl turbo	AWD	21	28	24	$3,360

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (4)

2024 Toyota Corolla hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	53	46	50	$1,310
Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl AWD	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	51	44	48	$1,360
Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	50	43	47	$1,390
Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl AWD	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	47	41	44	$1,480

2023 Toyota Corolla MPG

24–50 MPG · $1,310–$3,360/yr

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 52 to 50 MPG, down 2. Its annual cost goes from $1,260 to $1,310, $50 more.

Gas · 1.6L, 2.0L

Combined

24–35 MPG

Per year

$1,850–$3,360

See gas configurations

Hybrid · 1.8L

Combined

44–50 MPG

Per year

$1,310–$1,480

See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2023 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hatchback (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,850
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,870
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	40	34	$1,910
Hatchback XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,970
GR Corolla	1.6L 3-cyl turbo	AWD	21	28	24	$3,360

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Hybrid configurations (4)

2023 Toyota Corolla hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	53	46	50	$1,310
Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	51	44	48	$1,360
Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	50	43	47	$1,390
Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl AWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	AWD	47	41	44	$1,480

2022 Toyota Corolla MPG

31–52 MPG · $1,260–$2,090/yr

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 52 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,260.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L

Combined

31–35 MPG

Per year

$1,850–$2,090

See gas configurations

Hybrid · 1.8L

Combined

52 MPG

Per year

$1,260

See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (11)

2022 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,850
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	40	34	$1,910
XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	38	34	$1,940
APEX 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	38	34	$1,950
Hatchback XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,970
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,980

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2022 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	29	39	33	$1,990
XLE	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	29	37	32	$2,030
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	29	36	32	$2,050
APEX 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	28	36	31	$2,080
Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	28	36	31	$2,090

Hybrid configurations (1)

2022 Toyota Corolla hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	53	52	52	$1,260

2021 Toyota Corolla MPG

31–52 MPG · $1,260–$2,110/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 52 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,260.

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L

Combined

31–35 MPG

Per year

$1,840–$2,110

See gas configurations

Hybrid · 1.8L

Combined

52 MPG

Per year

$1,260

See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (11)

2021 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S10) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,840
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	40	34	$1,910
XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	38	34	$1,940
APEX 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	38	34	$1,940
Hatchback XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,970
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,980

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2021 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	29	39	33	$1,990
XLE	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	29	37	32	$2,030
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	29	36	32	$2,050
APEX 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	28	36	31	$2,080
Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	28	37	31	$2,110

Hybrid configurations (1)

2021 Toyota Corolla hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	53	52	52	$1,260

2020 Toyota Corolla MPG

31–52 MPG · $1,260–$2,080/yr

Gas · 1.8L, 2.0L

Combined

31–35 MPG

Per year

$1,840–$2,080

See gas configurations

Hybrid · 1.8L

Combined

52 MPG

Per year

$1,260

See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (9)

2020 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10) (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	32	41	35	$1,840
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AV-S10)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	40	34	$1,910
XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	31	38	34	$1,940
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	29	39	33	$1,970
Hatchback XSE	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,970
Corolla 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (variable gear ratios)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	30	38	33	$1,980

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2020 Toyota Corolla gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
XLE	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	29	37	32	$2,030
Corolla 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	29	36	32	$2,050
Hatchback 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	28	37	31	$2,080

Hybrid configurations (1)

2020 Toyota Corolla hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Hybrid (Most efficient)	1.8L 4-cyl	FWD	53	52	52	$1,260

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the (1-mode transmission) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $2,540 in California and $1,630 in Texas, a $910 difference.

California $2,540
Washington $2,350
New York $1,860
Florida $1,760
Texas $1,630

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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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

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2020-2027 Toyota Corolla get?

EPA rates the 2020-2027 Toyota Corolla at 22–52 MPG combined across 85 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 52 MPG (53 city, 52 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 22–35 MPG; Hybrid: 44–52 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2027 Toyota Corolla?

The Hybrid 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 52 MPG, in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 50 MPG, was in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2027 Toyota Corolla?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

How does the 2020-2027 Toyota Corolla compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2019 Toyota Corolla) is rated 30–36 MPG combined and costs $1,830–$2,150 a year to fuel; the 2020-2027 model is rated 22–52 MPG and costs $1,260–$3,600 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Toyota Corolla per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the (1-mode transmission) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,860 a year. Across all 9 configurations the cost runs $1,310–$2,010 a year. That is a $700 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Toyota Corolla 100 miles?

About $12.40 per 100 miles for the (1-mode transmission) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $8.73 and $13.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2027 Toyota Corolla compare with other small car configurations?

The (1-mode transmission) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,860 a year to fuel, $850 less than the class median of $2,710, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 95 rated small car configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2027 Toyota Corolla hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 50 MPG against 35 MPG for the best gas version ((1-mode transmission) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD), 15 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $1,310 versus $1,860 a year, a saving of $550.

Is the 2027 Toyota Corolla different from the 2026 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 50 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,310. EPA lists 9 configurations for 2027 against 12 configurations for 2026. See the 2026 Toyota Corolla for that year.