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2020 Toyota Corolla MPG & fuel economy

The 2020 Toyota Corolla is a compact car offered in 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 35 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 31 to 35 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2019 model. Among 34 compact cars rated for 2020, it ranks 7th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,329 a year to fuel.

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Combined 35 MPG 32 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,329 15,000 mi/yr · $8.86 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2020 #7 of 34 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2020 Toyota Corolla's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3213.67.4
Highway4117.45.7
Combined3514.96.7

How it ranks among 2020 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Corolla Hybrid52 MPG $894
  2. 2Lexus UX Hybrid42 MPG $1,107
  3. 3Mitsubishi Mirage39 MPG $1,192
  4. 4Honda Civic36 MPG $1,292
  5. 5Hyundai Accent36 MPG $1,292
  6. 7Toyota Corolla35 MPG $1,329
  7. 34Rolls-Royce Dawn14 MPG $4,232
2020 CorollaOther compact carsClass median: $1,693/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Corolla MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT
Corolla Hatchback		 Gas 32 MPG 41 MPG 35 MPG — $1,329
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT
Corolla		 Gas 31 MPG 40 MPG 34 MPG — $1,368
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT
Corolla XSE		 Gas 31 MPG 38 MPG 34 MPG — $1,368
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT
Corolla		 Gas 30 MPG 38 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Corolla		 Gas 29 MPG 39 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · CVT
Corolla Hatchback XSE		 Gas 30 MPG 38 MPG 33 MPG — $1,409
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Corolla		 Gas 29 MPG 36 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT
Corolla XLE		 Gas 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Corolla Hatchback		 Gas 28 MPG 37 MPG 31 MPG — $1,500

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
CVT
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
250 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
8/10

2020 Toyota Corolla vs. rivals

vs Mazda 2 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Versa 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Mirage 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Mirage saves $136/yr vs Hyundai Accent 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Accent saves $37/yr vs Kia Rio 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Rio saves $37/yr vs Mazda CX-3 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Corolla saves $171/yr vs Toyota Corolla Hybrid 52 MPG · $894/yr Corolla Hybrid saves $434/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid (52 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2020 Toyota Corolla?

Up to 35 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 31 to 35 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2020 Toyota Corolla use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2020 Toyota Corolla?

The 2020 Toyota Corolla's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 13.6 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Toyota Corolla per year?

About $1,329 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $8.86 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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