2021 Toyota Corolla
Compact Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular Gasoline
52
Combined MPG
53
City MPG
52
Highway MPG
5/5
Safety Rating
📊 Key Statistics — 2021 Toyota Corolla
- Combined fuel economy: 52 MPG (53 city / 52 highway)
- Annual fuel cost: $1,150
- CO₂ emissions: 170 grams/mile
- NHTSA safety rating: 5/5 stars
- Recalls: 1
Specifications
| Make | Toyota · Company Profile |
| Model | Corolla |
| Year | 2021 |
| Class | Compact Cars |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Fuel Type | Regular Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Size | 1.8L |
EPA Scores
| Fuel Economy Score | 9/10 |
| Greenhouse Gas Score | 9/10 |
| You Save/Spend vs Average | $5,000 over 5 years |
NHTSA Safety Ratings
| Overall | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | 5/5 |
| Side Crash | 5/5 |
| Rollover | 4/5 |
| Recalls | 1 |
Annual Fuel Cost
| Annual Fuel Cost (15K mi, $3.50/gal) | $1010 |
| Monthly Fuel Cost | $84 |
| Cost per Mile (fuel only) | $7¢ |
Based on 15,000 miles/year and $3.50/gallon national average.
Compare This Car
Toyota Corolla — MPG by Year
| Year | MPG | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | ↓ |
| 2025 | 50 | ↓ |
| 2024 | 50 | ↓ |
| 2023 | 50 | ↓ |
| 2022 | 52 | = |
| 2020 | 52 | = |
| 2019 | 36 | ↓ |
| 2018 | 34 | ↓ |
| 2017 | 34 | ↓ |
| 2016 | 34 | ↓ |
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