2009 Toyota Corolla MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2009 Toyota Corolla.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla has 4 model options: Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2009 Toyota Corolla Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2009 Toyota Corolla Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2009 Toyota Corolla is 28 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L252230
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.4 L252230
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L302735
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L302635

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2009 Toyota Corolla?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2009 Toyota Corolla is $2,300.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2009 Toyota Corolla to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $0 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,100save $1,000
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,100save $1,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2009 Toyota Corolla Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2009 Toyota Corolla will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2009 Toyota Corolla Emit?

The 2009 Toyota Corolla will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2009 Toyota Corolla.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 2009 Toyota Corolla model options.

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Automatic (S5) 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2009 Toyota Corolla Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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