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2018 Toyota Corolla MPG & fuel economy

The 2018 Toyota Corolla is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 30 to 34 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2017 model. Among 74 midsize cars rated for 2018, it ranks 21st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,368 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 30 MPG city · 40 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,368 15,000 mi/yr · $9.12 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2018 #21 of 74 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2018 Toyota Corolla's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 17.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	40	17.0	5.9
Combined	34	14.5	6.9

How it ranks among 2018 Midsize Cars

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1Hyundai Ioniq EV136 MPGe $675
2Tesla Model 3130 MPGe $699
3Toyota Prius Prime133 MPGe + 54 MPG $763
4Honda Clarity EV114 MPGe $796
5Nissan Leaf112 MPGe $810
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21Toyota Corolla34 MPG $1,368
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74Honda Clarity68 MPGe $7,941

2018 CorollaOther midsize carsClass median: $1,921/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Corolla MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla LE Eco	Gas	30 MPG	40 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla LE Eco	Gas	29 MPG	38 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla	Gas	28 MPG	36 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla	Gas	28 MPG	35 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla iM	Gas	28 MPG	36 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Corolla	Gas	27 MPG	35 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 98 cu ft
Cargo volume: 13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 263 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2018 Toyota Corolla vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Elantra 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Elantra saves $39/yr vs Nissan Sentra 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Corolla saves $85/yr vs Subaru Impreza 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Corolla saves $85/yr vs Nissan Kicks 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Corolla saves $41/yr vs Chevrolet Malibu 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Corolla saves $182/yr vs Nissan Altima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Corolla saves $132/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Toyota Corolla?

Up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway); ratings range from 30 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2018 Toyota Corolla use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2018 Toyota Corolla?