Toyota Corolla Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 52 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 44 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | #1 of 79 (100th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2021 | 1 | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | #6 of 79 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2022 | 1 | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | #12 of 73 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2023 | 4 | 50 mpg | 44 mpg | #12 of 72 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2024 | 4 | 50 mpg | 44 mpg | #21 of 75 (73th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2025 | 4 | 50 mpg | 44 mpg | #36 of 85 (58th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2026 | 2 | 50 mpg | 48 mpg | #40 of 79 (50th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, All-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 Hybrid placed highest in 2020 at #1 of 79, and lowest in 2026 at #40 of 79. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 17 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 | 1.8L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 44 | 48 | 239.6 | 6.2 | $1,300 | 183 | 8/10 |
| 2026 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 46 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 176 | 8/10 |
| 2025 | 1.8L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 47 | 41 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 199 | 7/10 |
| 2025 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 50 | 43 | 47 | 244.7 | 6.3 | $1,350 | 186 | 8/10 |
| 2025 | 1.8L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 44 | 48 | 239.6 | 6.2 | $1,300 | 179 | 8/10 |
| 2025 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 46 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 173 | 8/10 |
| 2024 | 1.8L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 47 | 41 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 199 | 8/10 |
| 2024 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 50 | 43 | 47 | 244.7 | 6.3 | $1,350 | 186 | 8/10 |
| 2024 | 1.8L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 44 | 48 | 239.6 | 6.2 | $1,300 | 183 | 8/10 |
| 2024 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 46 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 176 | 8/10 |
| 2023 | 1.8L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid; with Sport mode, Hybrid, start-stop | 47 | 41 | 44 | 261.4 | 6.8 | $1,400 | 199 | 8/10 |
| 2023 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid; with Sport mode, Hybrid, start-stop | 50 | 43 | 47 | 244.7 | 6.3 | $1,350 | 186 | 8/10 |
| 2023 | 1.8L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 51 | 44 | 48 | 239.6 | 6.2 | $1,300 | 183 | 8/10 |
| 2023 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 46 | 50 | 230.0 | 6.0 | $1,250 | 176 | 8/10 |
| 2022 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 52 | 52 | 221.2 | 5.7 | $1,200 | 170 | 9/10 |
| 2021 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 52 | 52 | 221.2 | 5.7 | $1,200 | 170 | 9/10 |
| 2020 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 53 | 52 | 52 | 221.2 | 5.7 | $1,200 | 170 | 10/10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 52 → 50 mpg | -2 mpg | 230 gal |
What Corolla Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid burns 230 to 240 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 | $690 | $719 | $29 |
| $3.50/gal | $805 | $839 | $34 |
| $4.00/gal | $920 | $958 | $38 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $1,250 to $1,300 a year in fuel, or $5,000 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 50 mpg the Toyota Corolla Hybrid is 24 mpg better the median, which is worth about $743 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.