Toyota Corolla Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Toyota Corolla's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Toyota Corolla Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | lead | light | 0 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 85 | 26.0 |
| flat | light | light | 3 | 0 | 85 | 12 | 75 | 26.0 | ||
| flat | light | light | 0 | 20 | 5 | 75 | 70 | 29.6 | ||
| flat | med | none | 0 | 10 | 10 | 80 | 70 | 30.4 | ||
| mtns | med | light | 0 | 8 | 8 | 83 | 70 | 34.2 | ||
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
flat | med | light | 1 | 13 | 27 | 60 | 74 | 29.2 |
| Averages | flat | med | light | 1 | 13 | 27 | 60 | 74 | 29.2 | |
| With the 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive, 2005 Toyota Corolla fuel economy has been averaging
29.2 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2005 Toyota Corollas in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 74 miles per hour (about 60 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (27 percent), in the city (13 percent), and in heavy traffic (1 percent). In addition the average 2005 Toyota Corolla in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Toyota Corolla MPG
| Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good on fuel and I can stretch a tank of gas over a long period of time. |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Consistently get 28-30 mpg in mix city and highway (50/50) driving. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Its superb, the highest fuel economy avaible in its category. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great fuel economy, average about 35 to 37 miles per gallon in winter and about 33-34 in summer with A/C use. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Excellent fuel economy and cheap to fill. Tank lasts me at least 2 weeks, commuting at least 40km total a day. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Corolla has the best Hwy/City rating of any car it its class. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It offers high fuel economy for the size of the vehicle |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I do get about 35 mpg. But.. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Went on long drive today and averaged 40.5 mpg overall. |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
30+ MPG on regular fuel. With todays fuel prices, this is a plus. |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
excellent |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Sips fuel |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Corolla was great on fuel, not the most powerful car but that is not why I bought a Corolla, just super on fuel |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
As advertised, which very low if you compare with cars in this category. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
According to EPA, it can get up to 40 mpg. On our first calculation, we did about 32.8 mpg in mixed highway/city driving. Exactly what I was looking for. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Great Highway and city mileage, on the Highway I can get 35+ miles per gallon. |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good gas mileage compard to other compacts and as good a many sub-conpacts |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Corolla has nearly identical fuel economy of the smaller Echo/Yaris |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Excellent fuel economy.......generally below 7.5 l/100kms....with really good trips in the 5 l/100km range. Fuel consumption varies with tires however. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Vehicle is used for short trips around the city. Average 26 MPG. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
When driven carefully can get 40+ mpg. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Best car I have ever owned for fuel economy. I routinely average over 40 mpg. Highest was 48.9 mpg. I buy 89 octane fuel which delivers an added 10% mpg over regular 87 octane. BYW, Ethanol blends lower my mpg by 10% too. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fuel economy is very good compared to the cars of its class. It gives all the space and comfort and good MPG is a plus |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a five passenger sedan the milage is outstanding. Consistant 29 to 30 MPG if I drive reasonably. The XRS also has great get up and go. |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
30 MPG AVERAGE |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Our Corolla S has returned consistently high gas mileage. Even split city/highway driving yields 33+ mpg. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
At the time of driving it, it led the pack. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
37 mpg and its not even a hybrid, enough said. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With the 5 speed manual, my car has never gotten below 34 mpg. It averages 38 mpg, and has gotten 42 mpg on the highway. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I commute about 90 miles roundtrip/day, mostly highway and get 33+ mpg, better than the rating. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
fuel economy, for space and performance, is excellent. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I drive it spiritedly and can still get 26mpg. If I drive a more frugally, I can manage to get 29mpg. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I average 38+ MPG in about 85% highway driving. Mine is a 5-speed, however, and a keep my speed to 65MPH. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
1/3 stop and go traffic, 1/3 city, and 1/3 freeway driving, and still get 30-32 MPG. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Excellent, about 30 MPG estimated. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
40 mpg almost constant |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I averaged 6.8L per 100km or 34.6 US mpg over 186,000 km of spirited driving. |
| 2003 | 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I average about 600-700 km per tank. Not bad for a fairly zippy little sedan. |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan 125-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This car gets over 30 miles per gallon. |
| Toyota Corolla Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lost 4 MPG after Technical Service Bulletin work performed to decrease oil use. Oil still disappearing. |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The gearing which keeps the engine in its power band keeps it at 4k RPM on the highway (I go fast). 30MPG on premium fuel is not justified by the modest increase in power. |
