Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2023 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 42 mpg (2023) and its thirstiest returned 42 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #22 of 166 (87th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #36 of 176 (80th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #52 of 194 (74th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #59 of 188 (69th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 Corolla Cross Hybrid placed highest in 2023 at #22 of 166, and lowest in 2026 at #59 of 188. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 46 | 39 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 211 | 7/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 45 | 38 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 45 | 38 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S6) Regular | SIDI & PFI; Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 45 | 38 | 42 | 273.8 | 7.1 | $1,500 | 209 | 8/10 |
What Corolla Cross Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid burns 274 to 274 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 | $821 | $821 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,095 | $1,095 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $1,500 to $1,500 a year in fuel, or $3,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 42 mpg the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is 15 mpg better the median, which is worth about $532 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD 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.