2020 Toyota CorollaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2020 Toyota Corolla

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City
31
MPG
Highway
40
MPG
Combined
34
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

35.2MPG average+3.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 34 MPG · Owner reported avg: 35.2 MPG

Driving mix: City -1% / Highway -1%

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 35.2 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 34 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S10)
Regular
City
31
Hwy
40
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,000/yr
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular
City
30
Hwy
38
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
29
Hwy
39
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
29
Hwy
36
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,000

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
257 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
8.8 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
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
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
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$1,981/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,628/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,715/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,825/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,995/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,990/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,467/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,037/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,916/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,962/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 34 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2020 Toyota Corolla 5 HB FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
300
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

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