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2020 Toyota Yaris MPG & Fuel Cost
2 configurations · 34–35 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, MY2020. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020 Toyota Yaris at a glance
The 2020 Toyota Yaris has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 34–35 MPG combined. The most efficient is the Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at 35 MPG, which costs about $1,870 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $1,870 to $1,910, a $40 difference. The Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2020 (class median $3,230 a year).
What the 2020 Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$156
$1,870 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.12
Per 100 miles
$12.47
Five years
$9,350
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,360less a year
Class median $3,230 a year, MY2020
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2020 Toyota Yaris MPG
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 32 | 40 | 35 | $1,870 |
| Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,910 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,540 in California and $1,630 in Texas, a $910 difference.
- California $2,540
- Washington $2,350
- New York $1,870
- Florida $1,760
- Texas $1,630
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2020 small car models.
Generations
- 2007-2019 (XP130)
- 2020
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2020 Toyota Yaris compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007-2019 Toyota Yaris) is rated 31–35 MPG combined and costs $1,840–$2,130 a year to fuel; the 2020 model is rated 34–35 MPG and costs $1,870–$1,910 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Toyota Yaris get?
EPA rates the 2020 Toyota Yaris at 34–35 MPG combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 35 MPG combined (32 city / 40 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Toyota Yaris per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,870 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,870–$1,910 a year. That is a $40 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2020 Toyota Yaris 100 miles?
About $12.47 per 100 miles for the Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $12.47 and $12.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 32 city and 40 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2020 Toyota Yaris compare with other small car configurations?
The Yaris 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,870 a year to fuel, $1,360 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 314 rated small car configurations for MY2020, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2020 Toyota Yaris different from the 2019 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,870. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2020 against 3 configurations for 2019. See the 2019 Toyota Yaris for that year.