Against 529 other 4-cyl cars rated 2018–2020, the Yaris beats their 27.1 mpg average by 7.9 mpg, about $320 a year.
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
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Nissan Versa gets 34.7 mpg, the Audi A4 29.3 mpg and the Volkswagen Jetta 34 mpg, next to 35 mpg for the 2020 Yaris. The Yaris is the cheapest of them to run: $214 a year less than the Audi A4.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2020) | $0.091 |
| Fuel per year | $1,097 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,485 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2018–2020 | −$320 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,893 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2020 Toyota Yaris gives up 8 mpg in town: 40 on the highway against 32 in the city, $240 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2020) | 32 mpg | $1,200 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 40 mpg | $960 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (25%) | 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.
| 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 2020 Toyota Yaris get?
35 mpg combined, 32 city and 40 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2007 the Yaris has averaged 33.1 mpg.
Is the 2020 Yaris more efficient than the 2019?
About the same: 35 against 35 mpg combined.
Which Yaris year has the best gas mileage?
The 2020, at 35 mpg combined (32 city, 40 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Yaris get better gas mileage than the Nissan Versa?
About the same: 35 mpg for the 2020 Yaris against 34.7 for the 2021 Nissan Versa.
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