The 2026 Toyota Camry gets 43 to 51 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Camry HEV FF LE at 51 mpg.
In the Midsize Cars class for 2026, the Camry ranks 3rd of 26 for combined mileage (51 mpg), 3rd of 24 for yearly fuel cost ($1,200 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 6th of 26 for tailpipe CO2 (173 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 28 mpg, costs $2,400 a year and puts out 282.5 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 3 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Camry's best version, 1 other model gets the same and 230 get less. The 2026 Camry's cheapest version costs $1,200 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 3 cost less, 1 the same and 221 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Prius | 2026 Prius | 57 | $1,100 | 155 |
| 2 | 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2026 Elantra Hybrid Blue | 54 | $1,150 | 165 |
| 3 | 2026 Toyota CamryThis car | 2026 Camry HEV FF LE | 51 | $1,200 | 173 |
| 4 | 2026 Honda Civic | 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 49 | $1,250 | 181 |
| 5 | 2026 Lexus ES | 2026 ES 350h | 46 | $1,700 | 191 |
| 6 | 2026 Honda Accord | 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | 44 | $1,400 | 201 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Camry HEV FF LE, 4-cyl 2.5 L: 52 mpg city, 49 highway, 51 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Camry version is $1,200 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Midsize Cars class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Camry costs $48 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Camry costs $240 less to fuel than the Civic (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Camry (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Camry | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Civic | 2026 Civic 4Dr (Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 49 mpg | $1,250 | 2 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Hyundai Elantra | 2026 Elantra Hybrid Blue | 54 mpg | $1,150 | 3 higher | $50 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 Lexus ES | 2026 ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) | 127 MPGe | $600 | not the same measure (MPGe and mpg) | $600 less a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Camry HEV FF LEHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-wheel | 52 | 49 | 51 | $1,200 | 173 | cheapest |
| 2026 Camry HEV AWD LEHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-wheel | 50 | 49 | 50 | $1,250 | 178 | +$50 |
| 2026 Camry HEV AWD SE/XLEHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-wheel | 46 | 46 | 46 | $1,350 | 192 | +$150 |
| 2026 Camry HEV FF SE/XLE/XSEHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-wheel | 47 | 45 | 46 | $1,350 | 191 | +$150 |
| 2026 Camry HEV AWD XSEHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AV-S6) | All-wheel | 43 | 43 | 43 | $1,450 | 205 | +$250 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Camry; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Camry HEV FF LE puts out 173 grams per mile; across the 5 tested versions the figure runs from 173 to 205.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Camry HEV FF LE: fuel economy score 8 (7 to 8 across versions), greenhouse gas score 8 (7 to 8 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Camry gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 28 mpg | 40 mpg | 4 | 11 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 27 mpg | 40 mpg | 4 | 11 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 34 mpg | 52 mpg | 7 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 34 mpg | 52 mpg | 7 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 34 mpg | 52 mpg | 10 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 32 mpg | 52 mpg | 9 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2022 | 32 mpg | 52 mpg | 9 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2023 | 32 mpg | 52 mpg | 10 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2024 | 32 mpg | 52 mpg | 9 | 1 mpg higher than 2026 | |
| 2025 | none | 51 mpg | 5 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | none | 51 mpg | 5 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 5 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 51 to 51 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Camry HEV FF LE, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 51 mpg | 51 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Camry HEV AWD LE, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 50 mpg | 50 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Camry HEV AWD SE/XLE, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 46 mpg | 46 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Camry HEV FF SE/XLE/XSE, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 46 mpg | 47 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2026 Camry HEV AWD XSE, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 43 mpg | 44 mpg | -1 mpg |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 0 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2026 Toyota Camry (as CAMRY HYBRID). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no complaints for the 2026 Toyota Camry on 2026-11-14.
3 recalls are on file for the 2026 Toyota Camry at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will update the display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid and 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles. A bolt inside the inverter may not have been tightened properly, causing incomplete contact at the inverter terminal.
Fix: Dealers will replace the inverter assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Camry itself is at 51 mpg.
More Toyota models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Camry HEV FF LE with 51 mpg combined (52 city, 49 highway).
The 2026 Toyota Camry costs between $1,200 and $1,450 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Camry HEV FF LE at $1,200; the dearest is the 2026 Camry HEV AWD XSE at $1,450. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 Camry HEV AWD LE: 50 mpg combined (50 city, 49 highway); 2026 Camry HEV AWD SE/XLE: 46 mpg combined (46 city, 46 highway); 2026 Camry HEV AWD XSE: 43 mpg combined (43 city, 43 highway).
The 2026 Toyota Camry is 3rd of 26 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Prius at 57 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 28 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Hyundai Elantra at 54 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Honda Civic at 49 mpg.
The 2025 model had 5 tested versions and the 2026 model has 5. The best figure went from 51 to 51 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5; 2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
No complaints were returned for the 2026 Toyota Camry on 2026-11-14.
The agency's database lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Toyota Camry (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Toyota Camry: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Toyota Camry: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Toyota Camry: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Toyota Camry: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Toyota Camry: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.