Toyota Yaris
34.5 MPG The 2020 Toyota Yaris is EPA-rated at 34.5 MPG combined (31 city / 39.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 435 gallons, $1391 a year in fuel, or $0.093 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2007–2020 run it averages 32.3 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 14 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 | $0.072 | $725 | $1087 | $1449 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.087 | $870 | $1304 | $1739 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.093 | $928 | $1391 | $1855 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.101 | $1014 | $1522 | $2029 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.116 | $1159 | $1739 | $2319 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.130 | $1304 | $1957 | $2609 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.145 | $1449 | $2174 | $2899 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 34.5 MPG | 31 | 39.5 | $1825 | 258 | 2 |
| 2019 | 33.7 MPG | 30.7 | 38 | $1867 | 265 | 3 |
| 2018 | 32.5 MPG | 30 | 35.5 | $1925 | 275 | 2 |
| 2017 | 32.5 MPG | 30 | 35.5 | $1925 | 275 | 2 |
| 2016 | 32.5 MPG | 30 | 35.5 | $1925 | 275 | 2 |
| 2015 | 32.5 MPG | 30 | 35.5 | $1925 | 275 | 2 |
| 2014 | 32.5 MPG | 30 | 35.5 | $1925 | 275 | 2 |
| 2013 | 32.5 MPG | 30 | 35.5 | $1925 | 275 | 2 |
| 2012 | 32 MPG | 29.5 | 35 | $1950 | 278 | 2 |
| 2011 | 31 MPG | 29 | 34.5 | $2000 | 287 | 2 |
| 2010 | 31.5 MPG | 29 | 35.5 | $1975 | 282 | 2 |
| 2009 | 31.5 MPG | 29 | 35.5 | $1975 | 282 | 2 |
| 2008 | 31.5 MPG | 29 | 35.5 | $1975 | 282 | 2 |
| 2007 | 31.5 MPG | 29 | 35.5 | $1975 | 282 | 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 Yaris ranks 20 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Corolla Hatchback (35), BMW 328d (36), Hyundai Accent (36), Kia Rio (36), Mitsubishi Mirage G4 (37).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 258 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Yaris get?
The 2020 Toyota Yaris is rated at 34.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 31 city and 39.5 highway. Across all 14 model years in the database it averages 32.3 MPG, ranging from 31 to 35 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Yaris cost in fuel per year?
At 34.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 435 gallons — roughly $1391 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.093 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2020 model is $1825.
Has the Toyota Yaris become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 31.5 MPG in 2007 to 34.5 in 2020 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 10% across 14 model years.
Is the Toyota Yaris efficient for its class?
It ranks 20 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 7.9 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.