2025 Toyota Corolla hybrid vs gas: is the hybrid worth it?
Hybrid LE FWD vs LE FWD
Yes. Pays back in 5.4 years.
5.4years to pay back
- Hybrid: $1,500 more. Saves $280 a year.
- Break-even: 64,300 miles.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every hybrid pair
| Pair | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Price gap | Saves a year | Payback | Ahead after 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid LE FWD LE FWD | $23,825 $22,325 | 47 mpg 35 mpg | $817 $1,097 | $1,500 | $280 | 5.4 years | Hybrid, $181 |
| Hybrid LE AWD LE FWD | $25,225 $22,325 | 44 mpg 35 mpg | $873 $1,097 | $2,900 | $224 | 12.9 years | Gas, $1,553 |
| Hybrid SE FWD SE FWD | $26,265 $24,765 | 47 mpg 34 mpg | $817 $1,129 | $1,500 | $312 | 4.8 years | Hybrid, $374 |
| Hybrid SE AWD SE FWD | $27,665 $24,765 | 44 mpg 34 mpg | $873 $1,129 | $2,900 | $257 | 11.3 years | Gas, $1,360 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD LE FWD | $28,190 $22,325 | 47 mpg 35 mpg | $817 $1,097 | $5,865 | $280 | 20.9 years | Gas, $4,184 |
What changes the answer
- Gas price for a 6-year payback: $2.86.
- Miles a year for a 6-year payback: 10,700.
What you give up
| Measure | Hybrid | Gas | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 169 hp | -31 hp |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.1 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Cargo, seats down | 13.1 cu ft | 13.1 cu ft | about the same |
| Curb weight | 3,080 lb | 2,955 lb | +125 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Incentives, insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree