Chevrolet Camaro vs Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 52 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Chevrolet Camaro, a 27 mpg advantage and costs about $1,450 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Toyota Corolla leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2024

Chevrolet Camaro

Subcompact Cars · 76 configurations

25mpg combined (best)
All Chevrolet Camaro specs

2015–2027

Toyota Corolla

Compact Cars · 112 configurations

52mpg combined (best)
All Toyota Corolla specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricChevrolet CamaroToyota Corolla
Best combined MPG25 mpg52 mpg
Best city MPG22 mpg53 mpg
Best highway MPG31 mpg52 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$2,650$1,200
Lowest CO2 output353 g/mi170 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI, SIDI;, SIDI; ZL1, Z/28SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 1-mode, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode
TransmissionsAutomatic (S10), Manual 6-spd, Automatic (S8)Automatic (AV-S10), Automatic (variable gear ratios), Manual 6-spd
DrivetrainsRear-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesRegular, PremiumRegular, Premium
EPA classSubcompact CarsCompact Cars
Years covered2015–20242015–2027
Configurations on record76112

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Camaro vs Corolla: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Camaro or the Toyota Corolla?

The Toyota Corolla is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 52 mpg combined versus 25 mpg for the Chevrolet Camaro, a 27 mpg advantage and costs about $1,450 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Toyota Corolla runs about $1,200 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $2,650 for the Chevrolet Camaro — a difference of roughly $1,450 per year.

What engines do the Camaro and Corolla offer?

Chevrolet Camaro: SIDI, SIDI;, SIDI; ZL1, Z/28. Toyota Corolla: SIDI & PFI, Hybrid, SIDI & PFI; 1-mode, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

The EPA classifies the Chevrolet Camaro as Subcompact Cars and the Toyota Corolla as Compact Cars, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.

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