The Toyota Yaris does 33.1 mpg combined (30.2 city, 37 highway), which works out to about $1,160 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Toyota Yaris engine, compared
The Toyota Yaris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 30.2 / 37 | 2007–2020 | $1,160 |
What that actually costs
The Toyota Yaris burns a gallon every 33.1 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 363 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.097 |
| Fuel per year | $1,160 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,800 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$334 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,893 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Toyota Yaris gives up 6.8 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 37 out there against 30.2 in town, a 23% drop worth $234 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 | 30.2 mpg | $1,272 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 37 mpg | $1,038 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.8 mpg (23%) | Typical for its type |
How the Yaris changed over the years
The Yaris peaked in 2020 at 35 mpg (32 city, 40 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2011 at 31 — 4 mpg apart, or $142 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2020 car does 35. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 32 / 40 | 1 | $1,097 | |
| 2019 | 32 / 40 | 1 | $1,097 | |
| 2018 | 32 / 40 | 1 | $1,097 | |
| 2017 | 32 / 40 | 1 | $1,097 | |
| 2016 | 30 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2015 | 30 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2014 | 30 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2013 | 30 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2012 | 30 / 36 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2011 | 29 / 34 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 2010 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2009 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2008 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2007 | 29 / 36 | 1 | $1,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 14 EPA ratings of the Toyota Yaris — 1 engine across 2007–2020. 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 $1,893. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Toyota Yaris get?
33.1 mpg combined on average — 30.2 in the city and 37 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2007–2020.
How much does a Toyota Yaris cost in fuel per year?
About $1,160 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $5,800 over five years, or 0.097 dollars a mile.
Which Yaris engine is the most economical?
The 1.5L 4-cyl at 33.1 mpg.
Is the Yaris 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 Yaris 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 Yaris is $1,893 against the $1,160 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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