2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback mpg
Combined mpg, SE FWD
35mpg
- 32 city, 41 highway.
- Top 12% of 81 sedans (2021).
- 17 trims: 31 to 52 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla Hybrid LE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | FWD | 53 | 52 | 52 | N/A | N/A | $738 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 32 | 41 | 35 | 13.2 | 462 | $1,097 |
| SE CVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 32 | 41 | 35 | 13.2 | 462 | $1,097 |
| Nightshade CVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 32 | 41 | 35 | 13.2 | 462 | $1,097 |
| SE Nightshade Edition FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 32 | 41 | 35 | 13.2 | 462 | $1,097 |
| Corolla SE APEX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 38 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| Corolla SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| Corolla SE Nightshade Edition FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 40 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| Corolla XSE APEX FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 38 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| Corolla XSE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 31 | 38 | 34 | 13.2 | 449 | $1,129 |
| XSE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | 13.2 | 436 | $1,164 |
| XSE CVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | 13.2 | 436 | $1,164 |
| Corolla L FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | N/A | N/A | $1,164 |
| Corolla LE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | N/A | N/A | $1,164 |
| Corolla XLE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | N/A | N/A | $1,200 |
| SE Manual FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
| XSE Manual FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 28 | 37 | 31 | 13.2 | 409 | $1,239 |
Fuel cost
SE FWD, 35 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,097
- Per month
- $91
- Per mile
- 9.1 cents
- Fill the tank
- $42.24
- Best mpg: Corolla Hybrid LE FWD, 52 mpg. $738 a year.
- Top trim: XSE CVT FWD. $1,164 a year. $66 more than the SE FWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.4 | $7.80 |
| 300 miles | 7.3 | $23.41 |
| 500 miles | 12.2 | $39.02 |
| 1,000 miles | 24.4 | $78.05 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $79
- Per year
- $951
- Miles a month
- 867
SE FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 35 mpg good? Yes. Beats 93% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE FWD | 35 mpg | |
| 2021 Toyota Corolla | L FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | 37 mpg | |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra | S FWD | 33 mpg | |
| 2021 Chevrolet Malibu | L FWD | 32 mpg | |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta | S FWD | 33 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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