2010 Toyota Corolla MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2010 Toyota Corolla is rated 25 to 30 mpg combined across 4 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual.
EPA fuel economy
2010 Toyota Corolla · 4 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
30MPG combined
26 city 35 highway
$2,250 a year to fuel
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual
Best version saves $750 in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,250 to $2,700 a year.
One of the Corolla years to avoid
The 2010 drew 592 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 86 for a typical Corolla year: 6.8 times as many.
Years to avoid: 2010; best year: 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Corolla year rankedThe 2010 Corolla's recalls and problems
Every 2010 Corolla 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual Best
EPA listing: Corolla |
30 mpg | 26 / 35 | $2,250 |
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 4-speed automatic
EPA listing: Corolla |
29 mpg | 26 / 34 | $2,300 |
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic
EPA listing: Corolla |
25 mpg | 22 / 30 | $2,700 |
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual
EPA listing: Corolla |
25 mpg | 22 / 30 | $2,700 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual | $2,235 | $11,175 |
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 4-speed automatic | $2,312 | $11,560 |
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed automatic | $2,682 | $13,410 |
2.4L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual | $2,682 | $13,410 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Toyota Corolla MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 29 to 36 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); highest in 2019. Hybrid: 50 to 52 mpg (2020 to 2026); highest in 2020.
- Best gas version
- Best hybrid version
2010: gas 30 mpg · hybrid not offeredTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid version |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30 | – |
| 2011 | 30 | – |
| 2012 | 29 | – |
| 2013 | 29 | – |
| 2014 | 34 | – |
| 2015 | 34 | – |
| 2016 | 34 | – |
| 2017 | 34 | – |
| 2018 | 34 | – |
| 2019 | 36 | – |
| 2020 | 35 | 52 |
| 2021 | 35 | 52 |
| 2022 | 35 | 52 |
| 2023 | 35 | 50 |
| 2024 | 35 | 50 |
| 2025 | 35 | 50 |
| 2026 | 35 | 50 |
Every Corolla year's ratings in one table
How the 2010 Corolla compares
2010 compact cars 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.
| 2010 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
50 mpg | – | $1,350 |
Best: hybrid |
42 mpg | 29 mpg | $1,600 |
Best: diesel |
32 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,700 |
Toyota Corolla This page Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,250 |
Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,250 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,300 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,300 |
Best: gas |
28 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,400 |
2010 Corolla recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2010 Toyota Corolla need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2010 Toyota Corolla version on regular gasoline.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 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.