Toyota Mirai
72 MPG The 2026 Toyota Mirai is EPA-rated at 72 MPG combined (74 city / 70 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 208 gallons, $667 a year in fuel, or $0.044 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2016–2026 run it averages 67.8 MPG, improving by 5 MPG over 6 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 | $0.035 | $347 | $521 | $694 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.042 | $417 | $625 | $833 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.044 | $444 | $667 | $889 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.049 | $486 | $729 | $972 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.056 | $556 | $833 | $1111 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.063 | $625 | $938 | $1250 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.069 | $694 | $1042 | $1389 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72 MPG | 74 | 70 | — | — | 1 |
| 2020 | 67 MPG | 67 | 67 | — | — | 1 |
| 2019 | 67 MPG | 67 | 67 | — | — | 1 |
| 2018 | 67 MPG | 67 | 67 | — | — | 1 |
| 2017 | 67 MPG | 67 | 67 | — | — | 1 |
| 2016 | 67 MPG | 67 | 67 | — | — | 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 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Toyota Mirai ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 24.0 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: MINI Cooper SE Hardtop 2 door (110), Mitsubishi i-MiEV (112).
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Mirai get?
The 2026 Toyota Mirai is rated at 72 MPG combined by the EPA — 74 city and 70 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 67.8 MPG, ranging from 67 to 72 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Mirai cost in fuel per year?
At 72 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 208 gallons — roughly $667 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.044 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is not listed.
Has the Toyota Mirai become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 67 MPG in 2016 to 72 in 2026 — an improvement of 5 MPG, or 7% across 6 model years.
Is the Toyota Mirai efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.0 MPG. That is 48.0 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.