Toyota Corolla Hatchback MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Corolla Hatchback has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2019 to 2027. Across those years its best rated version returned 36 mpg (2019) and its thirstiest returned 31 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 36 mpg | 31 mpg | #9 of 86 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2020 | 2 | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | #11 of 79 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 2 | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | #15 of 79 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 2 | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | #20 of 73 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #19 of 72 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #27 of 75 (65th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #40 of 85 (54th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #44 of 79 (45th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2027 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #13 of 23 (45th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Corolla Hatchback placed highest in 2019 at #9 of 86, and lowest in 2026 at #44 of 79. It spent 7 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 254 | 6/10 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 254 | 6/10 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 254 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 254 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI | 28 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 284 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 251 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI | 28 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 284 | 7/10 |
| 2021 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 251 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI | 28 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 280 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 250 | 8/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI & PFI | 28 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 280 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI | 32 | 42 | 36 | 319.4 | 8.3 | $1,750 | 249 | 8/10 |
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 | 36 → 35 mpg | -1 mpg | 329 gal |
What Corolla Hatchback fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2027 Toyota Corolla Hatchback burns 329 to 329 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 | $986 | $986 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,314 | $1,314 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2027 model year is $1,800 to $1,800 a year in fuel, or $2,250 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 35 mpg the Toyota Corolla Hatchback is 9 mpg better the median, which is worth about $398 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.