2006 Toyota CorollaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
31
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 29 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
36.2MPG average+16.9% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 31 MPG · Owner reported avg: 36.2 MPG
Range: 28–53 MPG
Driving mix: City 41% / Highway 59%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 36.2 real world MPG based on 29 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 31 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
37
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
35
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 6-spd
Premium
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $3,250/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,350 |
| Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 31 | 25 | $3,250 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 287 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 1.8L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,173/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,882/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,881/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,001/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,188/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,182/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,705/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,235/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,102/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,152/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,173/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,882/yrHIGHEST | +$709 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,881/yrLOWEST | $-292 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,001/yr | $-172 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,188/yr | +$15 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,182/yr | +$9 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,705/yr | +$532 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,235/yr | +$62 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,102/yr | $-71 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,152/yr | $-21 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 31 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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