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Toyota · model year 2027
2027 Toyota Corolla (1-mode transmission)
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
- 11 Fuel-efficient compact cars
Ordered by combined MPG #11 of 86 - 39 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #39 of 401 - 493 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #493 of 539 - 155 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #155 of 2,158 - 10 Toyota cars
Every model year, newest first #10 of 2,645
Against fuel-efficient compact cars
The CarCody take
The 2027 Toyota Corolla is a compact front-wheel-drive car with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios. Its EPA rating is 35 combined MPG, with 31 MPG city and 41 MPG highway. EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,900 and tailpipe emissions at 252 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 35 MPG combined EPA rating
- 41 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- 2.0 L four-cylinder engine
- Automatic transmission with variable gear ratios
Watch for
- 31 MPG city rating is below the highway figure
- Annual EPA fuel cost is $1,900
- Tailpipe CO2 is 252 grams per mile
- Runs on gasoline rather than having a listed electric range
Who it suits. Drivers who split trips between city streets and highways Buyers seeking a front-wheel-drive compact car Owners budgeting around a $1,900 EPA annual fuel cost
The 2027 Toyota Corolla makes sense for buyers who want a compact, front-wheel-drive gasoline car without chasing a separate electric-range figure. Its combined rating is 35 MPG, with highway travel rated at 41 MPG and city travel at 31 MPG. EPA’s $1,900 annual fuel-cost estimate gives the ownership budget a concrete starting point. The 2.0 L four-cylinder and variable-ratio automatic complete a conventional powertrain, while 252 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile shows the emissions side of that choice.
What it is
This 2027 Corolla is a compact car with front-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 2.0 L four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
The figure to watch is 35 combined MPG. That blends the EPA city and highway ratings into one number for mixed driving.
The numbers
City driving is rated at 31 MPG. Highway driving is rated at 41 MPG, so steady highway trips use less fuel than stop-and-go travel on the EPA scale.
The car has no listed electric range or MPGe figure.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,900. Use that as the yearly gasoline budget figure attached to this rating.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 252 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
With 35 combined MPG, this Corolla belongs in comparisons of compact-car fuel use. Its EPA ratings are 31 MPG city, 41 MPG highway, and 35 MPG combined.
The combined rating is 35 MPG.
Who it suits
This Corolla fits a driver who wants a gasoline compact car with front-wheel drive and a stronger highway MPG number than its city figure.
It also suits someone who plans around an EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $1,900.
Trade-offs
The 41 MPG highway rating is 10 MPG higher than the 31 MPG city rating, so the EPA numbers favor open-road driving over urban trips.
It remains a gasoline car with 252 grams of tailpipe CO2 per mile, and the listed annual fuel cost is $1,900.
Verdict
Choose this Corolla when a compact body, front-wheel drive, and a 35 MPG combined rating match your routine. Its 41 MPG highway figure gives long, steady trips the clearest efficiency advantage, while 31 MPG city reflects the cost of slower traffic. The $1,900 EPA fuel-cost figure provides a straightforward yearly planning number. Drivers seeking a gasoline compact with an automatic transmission and no stated electric-range figure have a clear fit here.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 35 MPG
- City MPG
- 31 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 41 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,900
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 252 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Toyota Corolla’s combined MPG?
EPA rates the 2027 Corolla at 35 combined MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 31 MPG in the city and 41 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does the EPA estimate it costs each year?
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,900.
What engine and transmission does this Corolla use?
It has a 2.0 L four-cylinder gasoline engine and an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios.
Is the 2027 Corolla front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drivetrain is front-wheel drive.
What emissions figure is listed?
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 252 grams of CO2 per mile.
Where can I compare it with other compact cars?
The Corolla is rated at 31 MPG city, 41 MPG highway, and 35 MPG combined.
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