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Toyota · model year 2027
2027 Toyota Corolla
Compact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Compact Cars
Where it places
- 23 Fuel-efficient compact cars
Ordered by combined MPG #23 of 86 - 62 Fuel-efficient cars
Ordered by combined MPG #62 of 401 - 492 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #492 of 539 - 207 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #207 of 2,158 - 09 Toyota cars
Every model year, newest first #9 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 automatic transmission. Its EPA rating is 33 MPG combined, with 29 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $2050, and tailpipe emissions are 271 grams of CO2 per mile.
Good to know
- 33 MPG combined EPA rating
- 38 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Automatic transmission
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 29 MPG city rating is lower than its highway figure
- Gasoline powertrain
- EPA annual fuel cost is $2050
- Tailpipe CO2 is 271 grams per mile
Who it suits. Drivers wanting a compact front-wheel-drive gasoline car Commutes with substantial highway driving Buyers comparing compact-car fuel ratings
The 2027 Toyota Corolla is a straightforward compact for drivers who want gasoline power, front-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission. Its 33 MPG combined rating sits between a 29 MPG city result and a 38 MPG highway result, so regular highway travel should make better use of its rating. Budget $2050 a year for fuel under the EPA estimate. This is a sensible fit when those running numbers matter more than electric operation or a different drivetrain.
What it is
The 2027 Toyota Corolla is a compact car with front-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and an automatic transmission.
The numbers
Its combined EPA rating is 33 MPG. The city figure is 29 MPG, while the highway figure is 38 MPG. That makes the Corolla's highway number 9 MPG higher than its city number.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2050. Tailpipe emissions are listed at 271 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
The Corolla's 33 combined MPG is the figure to place beside other compact cars when comparing fuel use. You can line it up with entries in fuel-efficient compact cars and fuel-efficient cars.
Who it suits
This Corolla suits a driver who wants a compact gasoline car with front-wheel drive and a higher EPA highway rating than its city rating.
Trade-offs
The 38 MPG highway figure is stronger than the 29 MPG city figure, so driving mix matters. The car is gasoline-powered and front-wheel drive, with no electric range or MPGe figure listed here.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Corolla if your priorities are compact-car dimensions, automatic operation, and a 33 MPG combined EPA rating. Its $2050 yearly fuel estimate gives the running-cost number to budget, while the 271-gram-per-mile CO2 figure describes its tailpipe output. The 29 MPG city rating favors buyers who spend more time on highways than in stop-and-go streets.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 33 MPG
- City MPG
- 29 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 38 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,050
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 271 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 (AV-S10)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Toyota Corolla's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 33 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 29 MPG in city driving and 38 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost estimate is $2050.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.
Is the 2027 Corolla front-wheel drive?
Yes. The listed drive layout is front-wheel drive.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it emit?
The listed tailpipe output is 271 grams of CO2 per mile.
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