Toyota Corolla Hatchback
35 MPG The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (32 city / 41 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 429 gallons, $1371 a year in fuel, or $0.091 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2019–2026 run it averages 34.1 MPG, improving by 1.5 MPG over 8 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 | $0.071 | $714 | $1071 | $1429 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.086 | $857 | $1286 | $1714 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.091 | $914 | $1371 | $1829 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.129 | $1286 | $1929 | $2571 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 35 MPG | 32 | 41 | $1800 | 254 | 1 |
| 2025 | 35 MPG | 32 | 41 | $1800 | 254 | 1 |
| 2024 | 35 MPG | 32 | 41 | $1800 | 254 | 1 |
| 2023 | 35 MPG | 32 | 41 | $1800 | 252 | 1 |
| 2022 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38.5 | $1900 | 268 | 2 |
| 2021 | 33 MPG | 30 | 39 | $1900 | 268 | 2 |
| 2020 | 33 MPG | 30 | 39 | $1900 | 265 | 2 |
| 2019 | 33.5 MPG | 30 | 39.5 | $1875 | 265 | 2 |
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 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback ranks 19 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 328d (36), Hyundai Accent (36), Kia Rio (36), Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (37), Lexus UX 250h AWD (39).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 254 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Corolla Hatchback get?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA — 32 city and 41 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 34.1 MPG, ranging from 31 to 36 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Corolla Hatchback cost in fuel per year?
At 35 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 429 gallons — roughly $1371 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.091 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1800.
Has the Toyota Corolla Hatchback become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 33.5 MPG in 2019 to 35 in 2026 — an improvement of 1.5 MPG, or 4% across 8 model years.
Is the Toyota Corolla Hatchback efficient for its class?
It ranks 19 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 8.4 better 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.