2012 Toyota Corolla MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2012 Toyota Corolla is rated 29 mpg combined in every gas version EPA tested.
EPA fuel economy
2012 Toyota Corolla · 2 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
29MPG combined
26 city 34 highway
$2,300 a year to fuel
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 4-speed automatic
Best version saves $500 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 about $2,300 a year. Compared with 2011, the best gas version is down 1 mpg.
Fewer complaints than a typical Corolla year
The 2012 drew 49 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 86 for a typical Corolla year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2010; best year: 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Corolla year rankedThe 2012 Corolla's recalls and problems
Every 2012 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 · 4-speed automatic Best
EPA listing: Corolla |
29 mpg | 26 / 34 | $2,300 |
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual
EPA listing: Corolla |
29 mpg | 27 / 33 | $2,300 |
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 · 4-speed automatic | $2,312 | $11,560 |
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 5-speed manual | $2,312 | $11,560 |
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
2012: gas 29 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 2012 Corolla compares
2012 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.
| 2012 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Best: hybrid |
48 mpg | – | $1,400 |
Best: hybrid |
44 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,500 |
Best: gas |
32 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,100 |
Best: gas |
32 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,100 |
Best: diesel |
32 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,400 |
Best: gas |
30 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,250 |
Toyota Corolla This page Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,300 |
Best: gas |
29 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,300 |
2012 Corolla recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2012 Toyota Corolla need premium gas?
No. EPA lists every 2012 Toyota Corolla version on regular gasoline.
How does the 2012 Corolla's MPG compare with the 2011?
For 2012, the best gas version is rated 29 mpg, down 1 from 30.
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.