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2021 Toyota Corolla MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Toyota Corolla is a compact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 35 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 31 to 35 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 37 compact cars rated for 2021, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,329 a year to fuel.

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Combined 35 MPG 32 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,329 15,000 mi/yr · $8.86 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #8 of 37 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 Toyota Corolla's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	32	13.6	7.4
Highway	41	17.4	5.7
Combined	35	14.9	6.7

How it ranks among 2021 Compact Cars

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1Kandi K27114 MPGe $796
2Toyota Corolla Hybrid52 MPG $894
3Honda Insight52 MPG $894
4Lexus UX Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
5Mitsubishi Mirage39 MPG $1,192
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8Toyota Corolla35 MPG $1,329
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37Toyota Mirai74 MPGe $7,297

2021 CorollaOther compact carsClass median: $1,826/yr

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

Corolla MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 10-speed dual-clutch Corolla Hatchback	Gas	32 MPG	41 MPG	35 MPG	—	$1,329
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla	Gas	31 MPG	40 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla XSE	Gas	31 MPG	38 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla	Gas	30 MPG	38 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Corolla	Gas	29 MPG	39 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 10-speed dual-clutch Corolla Hatchback XSE	Gas	30 MPG	38 MPG	33 MPG	—	$1,409
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT Corolla XLE	Gas	29 MPG	37 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Corolla	Gas	29 MPG	36 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Corolla Hatchback	Gas	28 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual Corolla APEX	Gas	28 MPG	36 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 10-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 85 cu ft
Cargo volume: 18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 251 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2021 Toyota Corolla vs. rivals

vs Mazda 2 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Versa 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Mirage 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Mirage saves $136/yr vs Hyundai Accent 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Accent saves $37/yr vs Kia Rio 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Rio saves $37/yr vs Mazda CX-3 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Corolla saves $171/yr vs Toyota Corolla Hybrid 52 MPG · $894/yr Corolla Hybrid saves $434/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (52 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Toyota Corolla?

Up to 35 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 31 to 35 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Toyota Corolla use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Toyota Corolla?