Toyota Camry XLE/XSE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Camry XLE/XSE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2018 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 32 mpg (2018) and its thirstiest returned 28 mpg (2020). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #39 of 125 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #51 of 127 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | #48 of 124 (62th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | #42 of 116 (64th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2022 | 2 | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | #43 of 121 (65th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2023 | 2 | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | #43 of 117 (64th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2024 | 2 | 31 mpg | 28 mpg | #47 of 101 (54th pct) | All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Camry XLE/XSE placed highest in 2018 at #39 of 125, and lowest in 2019 at #51 of 127. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 315 | 6/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 27 | 38 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 315 | 6/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 27 | 38 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 315 | 6/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 27 | 38 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 315 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 27 | 38 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 284 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 25 | 34 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 315 | 6/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 27 | 38 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 284 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 28 | 39 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 274 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 28 | 39 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 274 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 → 2020 | 32 → 31 mpg | -1 mpg | 371 gal |
What Camry XLE/XSE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Toyota Camry XLE/XSE burns 371 to 411 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 | $1,113 | $1,232 | $119 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,298 | $1,438 | $139 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,484 | $1,643 | $159 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $2,000 to $2,250 a year in fuel, or $1,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 31 mpg the Toyota Camry XLE/XSE is 6 mpg better the median, which is worth about $312 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.