2021 Toyota Camry MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2021 Toyota Camry gets up to 32 mpg combined with a gas engine and up to 52 mpg as a hybrid, across 9 EPA-tested versions.
EPA fuel economy
2021 Toyota Camry · 9 EPA-tested versionsBest gas version
32MPG combined
28 city 39 highway
$2,050 a year to fuel
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · LE SE
Best hybrid version
52MPG combined
51 city 53 highway
$1,250 a year to fuel
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · LE
Best version saves $5,250 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.32 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $1,250 to $2,600 a year. Compared with 2020, the best gas version is down 2 mpg.
Every 2021 Camry version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | |||
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · LE Best
EPA listing: Camry Hybrid LE |
52 mpg | 51 / 53 | $1,250 |
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · SE XLE XSE
EPA listing: Camry Hybrid SE/XLE/XSE |
46 mpg | 44 / 47 | $1,400 |
| Gas | |||
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · LE SE
EPA listing: Camry LE/SE |
32 mpg | 28 / 39 | $2,050 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · XLE XSE
EPA listing: Camry XLE/XSE |
31 mpg | 27 / 38 | $2,100 |
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · LE SE
EPA listing: Camry AWD LE/SE |
29 mpg | 25 / 34 | $2,250 |
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · XLE XSE
EPA listing: Camry AWD XLE/XSE |
28 mpg | 25 / 34 | $2,300 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic
EPA listing: Camry |
26 mpg | 22 / 33 | $2,500 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · XSE
EPA listing: Camry XSE |
26 mpg | 22 / 32 | $2,500 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · TRD
EPA listing: Camry TRD |
25 mpg | 22 / 31 | $2,600 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.32 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · LE | $1,246 | $6,231 |
2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · SE XLE XSE | $1,409 | $7,043 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · LE SE | $2,025 | $10,125 |
2.5L 4-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · XLE XSE | $2,090 | $10,452 |
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · LE SE | $2,234 | $11,172 |
2.5L 4-cyl · AWD · 8-speed automatic · XLE XSE | $2,314 | $11,571 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic | $2,492 | $12,462 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · XSE | $2,492 | $12,462 |
3.5L 6-cyl · FWD · 8-speed automatic · TRD | $2,592 | $12,960 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Toyota Camry MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 27 to 34 mpg (2016 to 2024); highest in 2018. Hybrid: 40 to 52 mpg (every year from 2016 to 2026); highest in 2018.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2021: gas 32 mpg · hybrid 52 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28 | 40 |
| 2017 | 27 | 40 |
| 2018 | 34 | 52 |
| 2019 | 34 | 52 |
| 2020 | 34 | 52 |
| 2021 | 32 | 52 |
| 2022 | 32 | 52 |
| 2023 | 32 | 52 |
| 2024 | 32 | 52 |
| 2025 | – | 51 |
| 2026 | – | 51 |
How the 2021 Camry compares
2021 midsize sedans covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2021 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Toyota Camry This page Best: hybrid |
52 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,250 |
Best: hybrid |
52 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,250 |
Best: hybrid |
48 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,350 |
Best: gas |
32 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,050 |
Best: gas |
32 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,050 |
Best: gas |
32 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,050 |
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2021 Camry recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 165 owner complaints for the 2021 Camry.What they cover, and crash test ratingsQuestions
Does AWD lower the 2021 Toyota Camry's gas mileage?
Yes. On versions that differ only in drive, AWD lowers the combined rating by 3 mpg: the 2.5L 4-cyl gets 32 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 29 with AWD.
How much fuel does the 2021 Camry hybrid save?
Comparing two-wheel-drive versions at EPA's assumptions (15,000 miles a year, $4.32 a gallon), the hybrid costs $1,250 a year to fuel against $2,050 for the gas model: $800 a year, or $4,000 over five years.
Does the 2021 Toyota Camry need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2021 Toyota Camry version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2021 Camry's MPG compare with the 2020?
For 2021, the best gas version is rated 32 mpg, down 2 from 34 and the best hybrid version is rated 52 mpg, the same as the year before.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.32, midgrade $4.93, premium $5.32, diesel $6.29 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.