The Toyota C-HR does 43.7 mpg combined (43.7 city, 43.7 highway), which works out to about $879 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: Electric does 117 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 29 — a difference of $996 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg.
Every Toyota C-HR engine, compared
Picking the right version of the same car often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 127 / 107 | 2026–2026 | $328 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 27 / 31 | 2018–2022 | $1,324 |
What that actually costs
Miles per gallon is an abstraction; the fuel bill is not. Here it is in money, at 12,000 miles a year and $3.20 a gallon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.073 |
| Fuel per year | $879 |
| Fuel over five years | $4,395 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$633 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,900 a year |
How the C-HR changed over the years
Combined figure by model year. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 127 / 107 | 1 | $328 | |
| 2022 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2021 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2020 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2019 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 2018 | 27 / 31 | 1 | $1,324 |
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How we count
Fuel-economy figures come from EPA fueleconomy.gov — the same laboratory numbers printed on the window sticker. We don't adjust them; real-world consumption depends on how and where you drive.
What we add is money. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon — change either and the ranking stays, only the size of the bill moves. Cost per mile is the same figure divided out, useful when comparing a commute against a weekend car.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Toyota C-HR get?
43.7 mpg combined on average — 43.7 in the city and 43.7 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2018–2026.
How much does a Toyota C-HR cost in fuel per year?
About $879 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $4,395 over five years, or 0.073 dollars a mile.
Which C-HR engine is the most economical?
The Electric at 117 mpg, against 29 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $996 a year.
Is the C-HR good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg, computed across 6877 ratings.
Are these real-world figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones on the window sticker. Real consumption depends on driving style, terrain, load and weather, and is typically a little worse.