Toyota Corolla LE Eco MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Corolla LE Eco has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2014 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 34 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 33 mpg (2014). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | #20 of 107 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | #18 of 101 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | #21 of 112 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | #28 of 110 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | #31 of 125 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 34 mpg | 33 mpg | #42 of 127 (67th pct) | 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 Corolla LE Eco placed highest in 2015 at #18 of 101, and lowest in 2019 at #42 of 127. It spent 6 of its 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2-mode (Normal/Eco) Transmission | 29 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 271 | 8/10 |
| 2019 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 30 | 40 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 263 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2-mode (Normal/Eco) Transmission | 29 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 271 | 8/10 |
| 2018 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 30 | 40 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 263 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2-mode (Normal/Eco) Transmission | 29 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 271 | 8/10 |
| 2017 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 30 | 40 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 263 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2-mode (Normal/Eco) Transmission | 30 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 30 | 40 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 263 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2-mode (Normal/Eco) Transmission | 30 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 30 | 40 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 263 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 2-mode (Normal/Eco) Transmission | 30 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 266 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.8L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | 1.8L 4-cyl | 30 | 40 | 34 | 338.2 | 8.8 | $1,850 | 263 | 9/10 |
What Corolla LE Eco fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Toyota Corolla LE Eco burns 338 to 348 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 | $1,015 | $1,045 | $31 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,184 | $1,220 | $36 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,353 | $1,394 | $41 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $1,850 to $1,900 a year in fuel, or $2,000 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 34 mpg the Toyota Corolla LE Eco is 9 mpg better the median, which is worth about $426 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.