Toyota Corolla Cross
32 MPG The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (31 city / 33 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 469 gallons, $1500 a year in fuel, or $0.100 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2022–2026 run it averages 32 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.078 | $781 | $1172 | $1563 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.094 | $938 | $1406 | $1875 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.109 | $1094 | $1641 | $2188 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.141 | $1406 | $2109 | $2813 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.156 | $1563 | $2344 | $3125 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 MPG | 31 | 33 | $1950 | 276 | 1 |
| 2025 | 32 MPG | 31 | 33 | $1950 | 276 | 1 |
| 2024 | 32 MPG | 31 | 33 | $1950 | 276 | 1 |
| 2023 | 32 MPG | 31 | 33 | $1950 | 275 | 1 |
| 2022 | 32 MPG | 31 | 33 | $1950 | 275 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 74 small sport utility vehicle 2wd models tracked here, the Toyota Corolla Cross ranks 16 on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda CR-V FWD (35), Toyota Highlander Hybrid (36), Kia Sorento Hybrid FWD (37), Ford Escape FWD HEV (39), Ford Escape FWD PHEV (40).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 276 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.1 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Corolla Cross get?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross is rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA — 31 city and 33 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 32 MPG, ranging from 32 to 32 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Corolla Cross cost in fuel per year?
At 32 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 469 gallons — roughly $1500 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.100 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1950.
Has the Toyota Corolla Cross become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 32 MPG today against 32 in 2022 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Toyota Corolla Cross efficient for its class?
It ranks 16 of 74 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 34.7 MPG. That is 2.7 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.