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Toyota Corolla MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 52 MPG combined in 2020–2022, the hybrid Corolla Hybrid. Its weakest year peaked at 26 MPG (1990–1991 and 1993–1994).

Toyota Corolla: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–20262025303540455055MPG19841990199520002005201020152020202652 MPG peakToyota Corolla: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year20304050MPG1984198619881990199219941996199820002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its class
300.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Corolla Hybrid. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Toyota Corolla has EPA ratings for 43 model years, 1984–2026, most often among compact cars. Its best version had the highest combined rating among compact cars in 2020–2025, and it placed in its class top five in 28 model years. In 2020 the Toyota Prius came next among 39 compact cars.

No nameplate on this site has a longer run of rated years; 11 others match the Corolla. Averaged over 2019–2023, its best version placed first of 34 among compact cars rated at least three years in that span, and it was in the top five in four other five-year spans.

Among 16 compact cars, 2026

The Corolla placed first. It had the highest rating in the class.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 16 compact cars rated for 20261520253035404550Corolla 50median 30Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 16 compact cars rated for 20261520253035404550Corolla 50median 30

The Corolla, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–88third of 40compact cars
1989–93fourth of 12small station wagons
1994–98ninth of 43compact cars
1999–03sixth of 46compact cars
2004–08second of 35compact cars
2009–1314th of 41compact cars
2014–1813th of 53midsize cars
2019–23first of 34compact cars
2024–26first of 14compact cars

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1984–1985.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1984–2026.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2020–2026.

All 43 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Corolla Hybrid hybrid5053 / 462212
2025Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) hybrid5053 / 462212
2024Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes) hybrid5053 / 46249
2023Corolla Hybrid hybrid5053 / 46249
2021–2022Corolla Hybrid hybrid5253 / 523112
2020Corolla Hybrid hybrid5253 / 523110
2019Corolla Hatchback3632 / 42308
2017–2018Corolla LE Eco3430 / 40307
2014–2016Corolla LE Eco3430 / 40306
2013Corolla2927 / 33292
2012Corolla2927 / 34292
2011Corolla3027 / 34244
2010Corolla3026 / 35254
2009Corolla3027 / 35254
2007–2008Corolla3128 / 37292
2005–2006Corolla3128 / 37253
2003–2004Corolla3128 / 36282
2001–2002Corolla3128 / 37273
1998–2000Corolla3027 / 34263
1997Corolla2926 / 32244
1996Corolla2926 / 32256
1995Corolla2724 / 31256
1993–1994Corolla2623 / 31246
1992Corolla2724 / 30217
1991Corolla2624 / 30218
1990Corolla2624 / 302210
1989Corolla2826 / 322210
1988Corolla FX2926 / 332212
1987Corolla2926 / 33248
1986Corolla2926 / 34256
1985Corolla diesel3632 / 422410
1984Corolla diesel3835 / 432612

Version names in the EPA list: Corolla, Corolla (1-mode TM), Corolla (1-mode transmission), Corolla (3-mode TM), Corolla (3-mode transmission), Corolla All-Trac Wagon, Corolla APEX, Corolla FX, Corolla Hatchback, Corolla Hatchback FX, Corolla Hatchback XSE, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid (Normal/Eco Modes), Corolla Hybrid (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes), Corolla Hybrid AWD, Corolla Hybrid AWD (Normal/Eco Modes), Corolla Hybrid AWD (Sport/Normal/Eco Modes), Corolla Hybrid SE, Corolla Hybrid SE AWD, Corolla iM, Corolla LE Eco, Corolla Sport, Corolla Wagon, Corolla XLE, Corolla XSE, GR Corolla.

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