The Toyota Camry does 28.5 mpg combined (25.9 city, 32.8 highway), which works out to about $1,347 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid does 47.1 mpg while 2.5L 6-cyl does 19 — a difference of $1,206 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.4 mpg.
Every Toyota Camry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 47.6 / 46.5 | 2012–2026 | $815 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl Hybrid | 32.6 / 34.2 | 2007–2011 | $1,136 | |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 26.1 / 36.4 | 2010–2024 | $1,284 | |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | 27.5 / 33.5 | 1984–1985 | $1,302 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 23.3 / 30.7 | 1986–1991 | $1,466 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 20.9 / 30.7 | 2007–2024 | $1,555 | |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 20.9 / 30.3 | 2002–2009 | $1,561 | |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 20.1 / 28.1 | 1992–2001 | $1,655 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 17.5 / 25.3 | 1992–2006 | $1,873 | |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 16.8 / 22.5 | 1988–1991 | $2,021 |
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 | $0.112 |
| Fuel per year | $1,347 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,735 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$165 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,285 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The gap between city and highway figures tells you whom the car suits. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 25.9 mpg | $1,483 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32.8 mpg | $1,171 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.9 mpg (27%) | Typical for its type |
How the Camry 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 | 52 / 49 | 1 | $753 | |
| 2025 | 53 / 50 | 1 | $753 | |
| 2024 | 33.7 / 41.7 | 3 | $1,046 | |
| 2023 | 33.7 / 41.7 | 3 | $1,046 | |
| 2022 | 33.7 / 41.7 | 3 | $1,046 | |
| 2021 | 33.7 / 41.7 | 3 | $1,046 | |
| 2020 | 34 / 42.3 | 3 | $1,029 | |
| 2019 | 34 / 42.3 | 3 | $1,029 | |
| 2018 | 34 / 42.3 | 3 | $1,029 | |
| 2017 | 29 / 33.7 | 3 | $1,267 | |
| 2016 | 29.3 / 34 | 3 | $1,239 | |
| 2015 | 29.3 / 34 | 3 | $1,239 | |
| 2014 | 29.3 / 34 | 3 | $1,239 | |
| 2013 | 29.3 / 34 | 3 | $1,239 | |
| 2012 | 29 / 34 | 3 | $1,251 | |
| 2011 | 24.3 / 32 | 3 | $1,407 | |
| 2010 | 24.7 / 31.3 | 3 | $1,386 | |
| 2009 | 24.3 / 31 | 3 | $1,407 | |
| 2008 | 24.3 / 31 | 3 | $1,422 | |
| 2007 | 24.3 / 31 | 3 | $1,407 | |
| 2006 | 19.5 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2005 | 19.5 / 28.5 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2004 | 19 / 28 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2003 | 19.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2002 | 19.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2001 | 18.5 / 27 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2000 | 19.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 1999 | 19.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 1998 | 19.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 1997 | 19 / 27 | 2 | $1,745 |
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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 Camry get?
28.5 mpg combined on average — 25.9 in the city and 32.8 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1984–2026.
How much does a Toyota Camry cost in fuel per year?
About $1,347 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,735 over five years, or 0.112 dollars a mile.
Which Camry engine is the most economical?
The 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid at 47.1 mpg, against 19 for the 2.5L 6-cyl — a difference of about $1,206 a year.
Is the Camry 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.