Toyota C-HR MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota C-HR has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2018 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 117 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 29 mpg (2018). The EPA record holds 7 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #33 of 95 (66th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #29 of 86 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #26 of 79 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #29 of 79 (64th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #37 of 73 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 2 | 117 mpg | 112 mpg | #8 of 188 (96th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota C-HR placed highest in 2026 at #8 of 188, and lowest in 2022 at #37 of 73. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 7 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 122 | 102 | 112 | 102.7 | 0.1 | $650 | 273 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) Electricity | EV | 127 | 107 | 117 | 98.3 | 0.1 | $650 | 287 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 | 31 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 305 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 | 31 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 305 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 | 31 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 305 | 6/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 | 31 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 305 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 27 | 31 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | n/a | 305 | 6/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2026 | 29 → 117 mpg | +88 mpg | 98 gal |
What C-HR fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Toyota C-HR burns 98 to 103 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $295 | $308 | $13 |
| $3.50/gal | $344 | $359 | $15 |
| $4.00/gal | $393 | $411 | $18 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $650 to $650 a year in fuel, or $8,000 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 117 mpg the Toyota C-HR is 91 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,204 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.