Against 32 other 3-cyl cars rated 2024–2026, the GR Corolla trails their 30 mpg average by 6 mpg, about $320 a year.
Every Toyota GR Corolla engine, compared
The Toyota GR Corolla was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 3-cyl | 21 / 28 | 2023–2026 | $1,600 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the BMW M4 gets 19 mpg, the BMW M2 19 mpg and the Bentley Continental 19 mpg, next to 24 mpg for the 2026 GR Corolla. The GR Corolla is the cheapest of them to run: $421 a year less than the BMW M4.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2026) | $0.133 |
| Fuel per year | $1,600 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,000 |
| Against other 3-cyl cars, 2024–2026 | +$320 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,200 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Toyota GR Corolla gives up 7 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 21 in the city, $458 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the GR Corolla changed over the years
Combined figure across the 4 model years the GR Corolla was rated in, all of them at 24 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2025 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2024 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2023 | 21 / 28 | 1 | $1,600 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Toyota GR Corolla — 1 engine across 2023–2026. 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 $3,200. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla get?
24 mpg combined, 21 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2023 the GR Corolla has averaged 24 mpg.
Is the 2026 GR Corolla more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 24 against 24 mpg combined.
Does the GR Corolla get better gas mileage than the BMW M4?
Yes: 24 mpg for the 2026 GR Corolla against 19 for the 2027 BMW M4, about $421 a year less to run.
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