2014 Toyota Corolla MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2014 Toyota Corolla is rated 30 to 34 mpg combined across 6 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · LE Eco.

EPA fuel economy

2014 Toyota Corolla · 6 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

34MPG combined

30 city 40 highway

$1,950 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score9/10

1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · LE Eco

Best version saves $2,250 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).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $1,950 to $2,250 a year. Compared with 2013, the best gas version is up 5 mpg.

More complaints than a typical Corolla year

The 2014 drew 91 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 86 for a typical Corolla year.

Years to avoid: 2010; best year: 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Corolla year ranked The 2014 Corolla's recalls and problems

Every 2014 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 · CVT · LE Eco Best EPA listing: Corolla LE Eco	34 mpg	30 / 40	$1,950
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · LE Eco · 2-mode (Normal/Eco) Transmission EPA listing: Corolla LE Eco	33 mpg	30 / 38	$2,050
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · rated 32 mpg (29 city / 36 hwy) EPA listing: Corolla	32 mpg	29 / 36	$2,100
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · rated 32 mpg (29 city / 37 hwy) EPA listing: Corolla	32 mpg	29 / 37	$2,100
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: Corolla	31 mpg	28 / 36	$2,150
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 4-speed automatic EPA listing: Corolla	30 mpg	27 / 35	$2,250

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	Per month	5 years
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · LE Eco	$1,972	$164	$9,860
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · LE Eco · 2-mode (Normal/Eco) Transmission	$2,032	$169	$10,159
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · rated 32 mpg (29 city / 37 hwy)	$2,095	$175	$10,477
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · CVT · rated 32 mpg (29 city / 36 hwy)	$2,095	$175	$10,477
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 6-speed manual	$2,163	$180	$10,815
1.8L 4-cyl · FWD · 4-speed automatic	$2,235	$186	$11,175

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

2014: gas 34 mpg · hybrid not offered

Show as a table

Toyota Corolla best combined mpg by model year
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 2014 Corolla compares

2014 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.

2014 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Toyota Prius Best: hybrid	48 mpg	–	$1,400
Honda Civic Best: hybrid	44 mpg	34 mpg	$1,500
Volkswagen Jetta Best: hybrid	44 mpg	30 mpg	$1,850
Toyota Corolla This page Best: gas	34 mpg	34 mpg	$1,950
Nissan Sentra Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$2,050
Mazda3 Best: gas	33 mpg	33 mpg	$2,050
Hyundai Elantra Best: gas	31 mpg	31 mpg	$2,150
Kia Forte Best: gas	29 mpg	29 mpg	$2,300

Honda Civic vs Toyota CorollaMPG, fuel cost, recalls and crash tests side by side

2014 Corolla recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 269 owner complaints for the 2014 Corolla.

Owners most often describe airbags not deploying (31 complaints, 12%). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars.

See the 2014 Corolla recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2014 Toyota Corolla need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2014 Toyota Corolla version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2014 Corolla's MPG compare with the 2013?

For 2014, the best gas version is rated 34 mpg, up 5 from 29.

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.