Toyota Mirai MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Mirai has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2016 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 72 mpg (2026) and its thirstiest returned 67 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 67 mpg | 67 mpg | #4 of 71 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 67 mpg | 67 mpg | #4 of 88 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 67 mpg | 67 mpg | #3 of 82 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 67 mpg | 67 mpg | #3 of 85 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Subcompact Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 67 mpg | 67 mpg | #4 of 87 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | Subcompact Cars |
| 2026 | 1 | 72 mpg | 72 mpg | #37 of 79 (54th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Hydrogen | 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 Mirai placed highest in 2018 at #3 of 82, and lowest in 2026 at #37 of 79. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Hydrogen | PEFC, FCV | 74 | 70 | 72 | 159.7 | 2.0 | n/a | 402 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2020 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Hydrogen | PEFC, FCV | 67 | 67 | 67 | 171.6 | 1.8 | n/a | 312 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2019 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Hydrogen | PEFC, FCV | 67 | 67 | 67 | 171.6 | 1.8 | n/a | 312 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2018 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Hydrogen | PEFC, FCV | 67 | 67 | 67 | 171.6 | 1.8 | n/a | 312 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2017 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Hydrogen | PEFC, FCV | 67 | 67 | 67 | 171.6 | 1.8 | n/a | 312 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
| 2016 | Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Hydrogen | PEFC, FCV | 67 | 67 | 67 | 171.6 | 1.8 | n/a | 312 mi | n/a | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 → 2026 | 67 → 72 mpg | +5 mpg | 160 gal |
What Mirai fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Toyota Mirai burns 160 to 160 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 | $479 | $479 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $559 | $559 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $639 | $639 | $0 |
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 72 mpg the Toyota Mirai is 48 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,118 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact 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.