2016 Toyota Mirai: MPG and fuel economy
The 2016 Toyota Mirai is rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 67 combined MPG, with 67 MPG in the city and 67 MPG on the highway. That puts it well above the average for cars in the Subcompact Cars class in the same model year.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2016 Toyota Mirai. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain. If you want to know whether this generation got more or less efficient over the years, the year-over-year table further down covers every model year the EPA has rated.
Key takeaways
- Returns 138% better combined MPG than the average car in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2016 model year (28.2 MPG class average).
- The most efficient car in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2016 model year is the BMW i3 BEV at 124 MPG.
- The Toyota Mirai has gained 5 MPG since its first rated model year, the 2016 Toyota Mirai at 67 MPG.
- EPA estimates this car saves around $10,750 in fuel over five years compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2016 Toyota Mirai. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 67 MPG |
| City MPG | 67 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 67 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $0 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | — |
| Fuel type | Hydrogen |
How the 2016 Toyota Mirai compares
The 2016 Toyota Mirai returns 67 combined MPG. Cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the same model year average 28.2 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 138%.
The most efficient car in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2016 model year is the BMW i3 BEV at 124 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Toyota Mirai alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2016 model year (across all classes) returns 25.9 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2016 model year is on its own page.
Year-over-year MPG for the Toyota Mirai
The EPA has rated the Toyota Mirai across 6 model years, from 2016 Toyota Mirai through 2026 Toyota Mirai. The numbers below are the best combined MPG figure the EPA published for each year, which lets you see when the car was at its most efficient and how recent generations stack up.
The 2016 Toyota Mirai returned 67 MPG. The most recent 2026 Toyota Mirai returns 72 MPG. That is an improvement of 5 MPG over 10 model years, the kind of gain that usually comes from smaller engines, hybrid systems, or aerodynamic redesigns.
| Year | Combined MPG | Open year page |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 72 MPG | 2026 Toyota Mirai |
| 2020 | 67 MPG | 2020 Toyota Mirai |
| 2019 | 67 MPG | 2019 Toyota Mirai |
| 2018 | 67 MPG | 2018 Toyota Mirai |
| 2017 | 67 MPG | 2017 Toyota Mirai |
| 2016 | 67 MPG | this page |
Compare against other Subcompact Cars for 2016
If you are cross-shopping the 2016 Toyota Mirai, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The BMW i3 BEV leads this group at 124 MPG, 57 MPG ahead of the 2016 Toyota Mirai.
Specifications
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Subcompact Cars
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Hydrogen
- Annual petroleum use
- 1.8 barrels per year
Common questions about the 2016 Toyota Mirai
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2016 Toyota Mirai.
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Is the 2016 Toyota Mirai fuel efficient?
Yes. The 2016 Toyota Mirai returns 67 combined MPG, which beats the average car in the Subcompact Cars class for the same model year by about 138%. -
What MPG does the 2016 Toyota Mirai get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Toyota Mirai at 67 combined MPG, 67 MPG in city driving, and 67 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Toyota Mirai per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $0 for the 2016 Toyota Mirai. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 2016 Toyota Mirai use?
The EPA lists the 2016 Toyota Mirai as running on hydrogen. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
Has the Toyota Mirai become more fuel efficient over time?
Yes. The first EPA-rated Toyota Mirai, the 2016 Toyota Mirai, returned 67 combined MPG. The most recent 2026 Toyota Mirai returns 72 MPG, an improvement of 5 MPG over the run. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2016 Toyota Mirai?
City driving returns 67 MPG and highway driving returns 67 MPG. A flat (or city-better) split is the signature of a hybrid or electric drivetrain, where regenerative braking recovers energy that would otherwise be lost in stop-start city traffic. -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2016 Toyota Mirai have?
The 2016 Toyota Mirai comes with a automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission and front-wheel drive. -
How does the 2016 Toyota Mirai compare to the best car in its class?
The most efficient car in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2016 model year is the BMW i3 BEV at 124 combined MPG. The Toyota Mirai returns 67 MPG, a gap of 57 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look. -
How much does the 2016 Toyota Mirai save on fuel compared to an average car?
The EPA estimates that over five years, the 2016 Toyota Mirai will save you about $10,750 in fuel compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year. That figure uses the same 15,000 mile per year and EPA fuel-price assumption as the annual fuel cost. -
How much petroleum does the 2016 Toyota Mirai use per year?
The EPA estimates the 2016 Toyota Mirai consumes about 1.8 barrels of petroleum per year, based on the standard 15,000 miles of driving. A barrel is 42 U.S. gallons of crude oil, which is refined into gasoline plus other products.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.