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 25.7 mpg.
Every Toyota Camry engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Toyota Camry ranges from 47.1 down to 19 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $1,206 a year across 10 versions of the same car. Picking the right one 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
The Toyota Camry burns a gallon every 28.5 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 421 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.112 |
| Fuel per year | $1,347 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,735 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$147 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,373 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Toyota Camry gives up 6.9 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 32.8 out there against 25.9 in town, a 27% drop worth $312 a year. 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
The Camry peaked in 2026 at 51 mpg (52 city, 49 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1993 at 20.5 — 30.5 mpg apart, or $1,120 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 51. 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
This page rests on 98 EPA ratings of the Toyota Camry — 10 engines across 1984–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,373. Full method.
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 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Camry figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Toyota Camry is $2,373 against the $1,347 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 52 and 19 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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