Does the 2020 Toyota Corolla need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the L FWD.
- All 18 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $218 more a year.
- 52% of 92 sedans (2020) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L CVT FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| L FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| LE CVT FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| LE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| SE CVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Nightshade CVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| SE Manual FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| SE Nightshade Edition FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hybrid LE CVT FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | $738 | $877 |
| XLE CVT FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| XLE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 32 | $1,200 | $1,425 |
| XSE CVT FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| XSE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 34 | $1,129 | $1,341 |
| Hatchback SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Hatchback SE Nightshade Edition FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 35 | $1,097 | $1,303 |
| Hatchback XSE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Regular | 33 | $1,164 | $1,382 |
| Hybrid LE FWD | 1.8L 4cyl | Regular | 52 | $738 | $877 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | L FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Honda Civic | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Toyota Prius | L Eco FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback | SE FWD | Regular |
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | SE FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree