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Motoring enthusiasts and practical buyers have one thing in mind when they think about the Toyota Corolla MPG: is it enough to make them want to buy the model? The Corolla, running on gas using a traditional engine, does not have the fuel economy of a hybrid car, and truth be told, the fuel efficiency alone is not part of the Corolla’s strong points. It is acceptable at best, but what really makes the Corolla a bestseller is its overall package—fuel economy, reliability, and safety. 2011 Corolla Fuel Economy Let’s take a look at the 2011 Corolla. According to Green Car Reports, the variant with the highest MPG is the 132-hp, 1.8-liter engine with manual transmission. It achieves 34 miles per gallon on the highway and 28 miles per gallon in the city, having a combined rating of 31 miles per gallon. This engine isn’t popular, however; most buyers would go for the four-speed automatic. The automatic transmission option with the same 1.8-liter engine doesn’t have the same fuel efficiency rating—it’s lower, at 26 miles per gallon in the city and 34 miles per gallon on the highway; achieving only 29 combined mpg. And if you want power above all, you would really have to compromise having a lower fuel economy. The biggest engine in the 2011 lineup is the 2.4-liter four-cylinder unit which generates 158 horsepower but can only come up with a combined mpg of 25 (22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway). This rating goes for both the five-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmission. The 2011 Toyota Corolla MPG really isn’t impressive especially if you consider that the Corolla’s (non-hybrid) competitors have 40 mpg or more highway mileage. The Hyundai Elantra has 40 mpg and the Chevrolet Cruze Eco has 42 mpg. It would seem that the Corolla is resting on its laurels. Even the 2012 Corolla offers no great fuel economy to boast about. The 2012 variant’s 1.8-liter four-cylinder gives the same output as the 2011’s 1.8 liter engine. Alright, we’ve established that the Corolla is no star when it comes to fuel economy. That accolade is actually reserved for the Prius hybrid, the world’s most popular hybrid model and the undisputed champ when it comes to fuel efficiency. It gets a whopping 51 mpg in the city and 48 mpg on the highway for a combined rating of 50 mpg. Maintaining the Toyota Corolla MPG It’s not that impressive but owners shouldn’t feel down in the dumps because of their mpg rating. After all, it’s not the only thing that makes up a car. What Corolla owners can do is to maintain their cars properly for optimum performance and reliability. They can also do fuel-saving measures such as avoiding overloading, taking out unnecessary items in the trunk which adds to the weight, making sure the tires are properly inflated, and releasing the gas pedal as soon as they see a red light ahead. The Toyota Corolla’s MPG may not be the model’s source of pride, but it definitely is part of the good, all-around reliable package the Corolla is known for. It may not have the best in fuel economy but with the Corolla’s reliability, it can surely bring its passengers to the moon and back again.
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