2016 Toyota Corolla MPG
30–34 mpg combined across 6 EPA-rated versions. Best: Corolla LE Eco (FWD, 1.8L 4-cyl) at 30 city / 40 hwy / 34 combined; lowest: Corolla (1.8L 4-cyl, A4) at 30.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corolla LE Eco | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 30 | 40 | 34 | $1,950 |
| Corolla LE Eco | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | M6 | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Corolla | 1.8L 4-cyl | A4 | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
How it compares
- 2016 Midsize Cars: class average 26.1 mpg over 196 versions; best Corolla +7.9 (#15).
- 2015: 34 mpg best (no change).
- 2017: 34 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $1,950–$2,250 a year ($300 difference).
- 2027 model: 50 mpg best (+16).
Safety
| Crash test | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ · 11.8% risk |
215 owner complaints: Air Bags 65, Service Brakes 30, Seat Belts 26, Unknown Or Other 24. Crashes 66, fires 2, injuries 57.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 65 | 30% |
| Service Brakes | 30 | 14% |
| Seat Belts | 26 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 11% |
| Power Train | 22 | 10% |
| Steering | 22 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 10% |
| Structure | 15 | 7% |
Recent owner reports: Air Bags
“In 2024, my 2016 Toyota Corolla was involved in a collision. The airbags did not deploy. I went to the emergency room following the crash and later required additional medical treatment, including rehabilitation.”
“The driver seat belt dont work and once in a great while it will work but even whenever it does latch it still shows the seat belt isn't on and that noise keeps going off but after a while the noise goes off but the symbol is still on the dash board. I recently got hit from behind (09/15/2025) at a red light and no air bags deployed. Im not sure if they were suppose to deploy but either way my seat belt dont work.”
“The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was rear-ended. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the other driver was driving at about 45 MPH when the contact's vehicle was rear-ended. A police report was filed. The contact did not seek medical attention at the scene but later went to the hospital where”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 NHTSA campaign (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2020 | Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module | 20V024000 |