Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE
33 MPG The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE is EPA-rated at 33 MPG combined (30 city / 38 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 455 gallons, $1455 a year in fuel, or $0.097 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2019–2026 run it averages 33 MPG, essentially flat across 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 | $0.076 | $758 | $1136 | $1515 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.091 | $909 | $1364 | $1818 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.097 | $970 | $1455 | $1939 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.106 | $1061 | $1591 | $2121 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.121 | $1212 | $1818 | $2424 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.136 | $1364 | $2045 | $2727 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.152 | $1515 | $2273 | $3030 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 266 | 1 |
| 2025 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 266 | 1 |
| 2024 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 266 | 1 |
| 2023 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 266 | 1 |
| 2022 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 266 | 1 |
| 2021 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 266 | 1 |
| 2020 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 266 | 1 |
| 2019 | 33 MPG | 30 | 38 | $1900 | 266 | 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 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE ranks 25 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 328d xDrive (34), Toyota Corolla (34), Volkswagen Jetta (34), Mazda 2 (34.5), Toyota Yaris (34.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 266 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE get?
The 2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE is rated at 33 MPG combined by the EPA — 30 city and 38 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 33 MPG, ranging from 33 to 33 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE cost in fuel per year?
At 33 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 455 gallons — roughly $1455 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.097 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1900.
Has the Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 33 MPG today against 33 in 2019 — essentially flat across 8 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE efficient for its class?
It ranks 25 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 6.4 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.