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2026 Toyota Corolla AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?

Hybrid LE AWD vs Hybrid LE FWD

AWD adds $1,400. Costs $32 more a year in fuel.

$1,592more over 6 years

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Hybrid LE FWDHybrid LE AWDPriceFWD$24,975AWD$26,375Fuel a yearFWD$768AWD$800Total over 6 yearsFWD$29,583AWD$31,175
Blue: Hybrid LE FWD. Orange: Hybrid LE AWD.

Every AWD and FWD pair

2026 Toyota Corolla AWD vs FWD: every pair
PairMSRPPrice stepRatingEnergy a yearExtra over 6 yearsWeight gain
Hybrid LE FWD
Hybrid LE AWD
$24,975
$26,375
$1,40050 mpg
48 mpg
$768
$800
$1,5920 lb
Hybrid SE FWD
Hybrid SE AWD
$27,415
$28,815
$1,40047 mpg
44 mpg
$817
$873
$1,734+110 lb

What this cannot tell you

Resale, traction and insurance are not included.

Your own mpg will differ.

How values are checked