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2021 Toyota Corolla fuel economy

The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2021 Toyota Corolla. Combined fuel economy ranges from 31 to 34 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 31 city / 40 highway.

At a glance

Combined
31 to 34 MPG depending on version
City and highway
31 and 40 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$1,950 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Corolla
Automatic (AV-S10)
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 314034 MPG $1,950
Corolla APEX
Automatic (AV-S10)
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 313834 MPG $1,950
Corolla XSE
Automatic (AV-S10)
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 313834 MPG $1,950
Corolla
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
4-cyl 1.8L Front-Wheel Drive 303833 MPG $2,050
Corolla
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 1.8L Front-Wheel Drive 293933 MPG $2,050
Corolla
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 293632 MPG $2,100
Corolla XLE
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
4-cyl 1.8L Front-Wheel Drive 293732 MPG $2,100
Corolla APEX
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.0L Front-Wheel Drive 283631 MPG $2,150
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $1,950 per year in fuel, versus $2,150 for the least efficient.

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