Toyota Camry

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Toyota Camry appears in this database in 5 model years, from 2016 to 2020, offered with gasoline and hybrid power. Combined economy ranges from 24 to 52 MPG across those years, with annual fuel costs of $1,250 to $2,700 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

YearCombinedAnnual fuelVersions
201625-40 MPG$1,600-$2,6004
201724-40 MPG$1,600-$2,7004
201826-52 MPG$1,250-$2,5007
201926-52 MPG$1,250-$2,5007
202025-52 MPG$1,250-$2,60010

How it compares

Against the average midsize cars in this dataset (about 32 MPG), the Camry sits roughly 6 MPG above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Camry for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $6,250 to $13,500, averaging about $9,875 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

The range within the range

Economy across the Camry varies by about 28 MPG between its most and least frugal versions, which run on gasoline and hybrid. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used Camry check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.

How it changed over time

Between 2016 and 2020 the Camry's average combined economy improved from about 32 to 38 MPG. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2019 Camry has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 35 MPG, while the 2017 is the lowest at about 32 MPG. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2020 Camry at a glance

VersionEngineFuelCombined
Camry Hybrid LE2.5L 4-cylHybrid52 MPG
Camry Hybrid XLE/SE2.5L 4-cylHybrid46 MPG
Camry2.5L 4-cylGasoline34 MPG
Camry LE/SE2.5L 4-cylGasoline32 MPG
Camry XLE/XSE2.5L 4-cylGasoline31 MPG
Camry AWD LE/SE2.5L 4-cylGasoline29 MPG
Camry AWD XLE/XSE2.5L 4-cylGasoline28 MPG
Camry3.5L 6-cylGasoline26 MPG
Camry XSE3.5L 6-cylGasoline26 MPG
Camry TRD3.5L 6-cylGasoline25 MPG

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