2020 Toyota Corolla MPG Ratings

January 31st, 2020 by

2020 Toyota Corolla driving at night
The 2020 Toyota Corolla’s ratings reach up to 53 mpg city and 52 mpg highway** with the Hybrid LE trim. Even if you don’t select the most efficient model, you’ll find stunning fuel economy throughout the lineup to make you Santa Cruz commutes more affordable than ever.

What is the MPG of a Toyota Corolla by Trim?

With an impressive variety of trim levels, you’ve got options when you choose a 2020 Corolla. Check out the mpg ratings for each:

  • 2020 Toyota Corolla L: 30 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined*
  • 2020 Toyota Corolla LE: 30 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined*
  • 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE: 53 mpg city / 52 mpg highway / 52 mpg combined*
  • 2020 Toyota Corolla XLE: 29 mpg city / 37 mpg highway / 32 mpg combined*
  • 2020 Toyota Corolla SE (CVT): 31 mpg city / 40 mpg highway / 34 mpg combined*
  • 2020 Toyota Corolla SE (6MT): 29 mpg city / 36 mpg highway / 32 mpg combined*
  • 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE: 31 mpg city / 38 mpg highway / 34 mpg combined*

2020 Corolla Hybrid LE with happy couple in the background

2020 Corolla Hybrid LE


The Hybrid LE trim of the 2020 Corolla is the most efficient choice in the lineup, and it offers enough power to easily handle your commutes around Watsonville and Santa Clara as well. The fact that its 1.8L four-cylinder engine produces up to 121 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque makes its combined mpg rating of 52 mpg** all the more impressive. It also gives you the choice of how you want to use that power thanks to EV/ECO/Power driving modes.

2020 Corolla Efficiency Highlights

The 2020 Corolla’s efficiency is about more than just its engine — it’s a design philosophy that’s woven into every aspect of the vehicle, including:

  • Design: A great deal of effort and careful wind-tunnel testing went into making sure that the new Corolla maximizes its aerodynamic potential.
  • Variable Valve Timing: Most Corolla engines include this technology, which adjusts the timing of the opening and closing of engine valves, which leads to a careful balance of power output and efficiency.
  • Continuously Variable Transmission: The standard CVT features a wider range of gear ratios than a garden-variety automatic gearbox.

See How Efficient the 2020 Corolla Can be at Santa Cruz Toyota

When it comes to mpg ratings, the 2020 Toyota Corolla is truly in a class of its own. Want to experience it for yourself? Just visit Santa Cruz Toyota in Capitola for a test drive! In the meantime, compare the mpg rating of the Corolla to the Camry, and feel free to contact us or apply for financing online. You can also browse the 2020 Toyota Prius MPG to see how it compares to the 2020 Corolla. See how the Corolla compares to the 2020 Toyota Camry at Santa Cruz Toyota.

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*2020 EPA-estimated mileage. Actual mileage will vary.
**2020 EPA-estimated 53 city/52 highway/52 combined mpg for Corolla LE Hybrid. Actual mileage will vary.