2023 Toyota Corolla MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2023 Toyota Corolla gets up to 35 mpg combined with a gas engine and up to 50 mpg as a hybrid, across 7 EPA-tested versions.
EPA fuel economy
2023 Toyota Corolla · 7 EPA-tested versionsBest gas version
35MPG combined
32 city 41 highway
$1,850 a year to fuel
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT
Best hybrid version
50MPG combined
53 city 46 highway
$1,300 a year to fuel
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT
Best version saves $5,000 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $1,300 to $1,950 a year. Compared with 2022, the best hybrid version is down 2 mpg.
Every 2023 Corolla version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | |||
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT Best
EPA listing: Corolla Hybrid |
50 mpg | 53 / 46 | $1,300 |
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT
EPA listing: Corolla Hybrid AWD |
48 mpg | 51 / 44 | $1,350 |
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · with Sport mode
EPA listing: Corolla Hybrid |
47 mpg | 50 / 43 | $1,400 |
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT · with Sport mode
EPA listing: Corolla Hybrid AWD |
44 mpg | 47 / 41 | $1,450 |
| Gas | |||
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT
EPA listing: Corolla (also Corolla Hatchback) |
35 mpg | 32 / 41 | $1,850 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · 3-mode
EPA listing: Corolla |
34 mpg | 31 / 40 | $1,900 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · Hatchback XSE
EPA listing: Corolla Hatchback XSE |
33 mpg | 30 / 38 | $1,950 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT | $1,296 | $6,480 |
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT | $1,350 | $6,750 |
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · with Sport mode | $1,379 | $6,894 |
1.8L 4-cyl hybrid · AWD · CVT · with Sport mode | $1,473 | $7,364 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT | $1,851 | $9,257 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · 3-mode | $1,906 | $9,529 |
2.0L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · Hatchback XSE | $1,964 | $9,818 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Toyota Corolla MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 34 to 36 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2019. Hybrid: 50 to 52 mpg (2020 to 2026); highest in 2020.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2023: gas 35 mpg · hybrid 50 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 34 | – |
| 2017 | 34 | – |
| 2018 | 34 | – |
| 2019 | 36 | – |
| 2020 | 35 | 52 |
| 2021 | 35 | 52 |
| 2022 | 35 | 52 |
| 2023 | 35 | 50 |
| 2024 | 35 | 50 |
| 2025 | 35 | 50 |
| 2026 | 35 | 50 |
How the 2023 Corolla compares
2023 compact cars covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2023 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Toyota Corolla This page Best: hybrid |
50 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,300 |
Best: gas |
36 mpg | 36 mpg | $1,800 |
2023 Corolla recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 73 owner complaints for the 2023 Corolla.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does AWD lower the 2023 Toyota Corolla's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 2 to 3 mpg: the 1.8L 4-cyl hybrid gets 50 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 48 with AWD.
How much fuel does the 2023 Corolla hybrid save?
Comparing two-wheel-drive versions at EPA's assumptions (15,000 miles a year, $4.32 a gallon), the hybrid costs $1,300 a year to fuel against $1,850 for the gas model: $550 a year, or $2,750 over five years.
Does the 2023 Toyota Corolla need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2023 Toyota Corolla version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2023 Corolla's MPG compare with the 2022?
For 2023, the best gas version is rated 35 mpg, the same as the year before and the best hybrid version is rated 50 mpg, down 2 from 52.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.