Two four-cylinder powertrains. One clear comparison. Start with fuel economy, drive wheels and the way you use your carāthen explore the vehicles at Elgin Toyota.
2026 Corolla LE catalog image. Features vary by grade.
Compare at a glance
Two ways to power your drive.
These are U.S. 2026 Corolla sedan specifications. Fuel-economy figures are Toyota manufacturer estimates; ratings vary by grade and drivetrain. Actual mileage varies.
Corolla Hybrid has the higher combined fuel-economy estimate. Use the calculator below to see how that difference could affect your fuel spending.
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Want all-wheel drive?
Compare Hybrid LE AWD and Hybrid SE AWD. The gas Corolla sedan uses front-wheel drive.
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Both drive like automatics.
Gas uses a Dynamic-Shift CVT; hybrid uses an electronically controlled CVT. Try each on your normal route and decide which response you prefer.
Make the numbers personal
What could your fuel cost look like?
Compare the listed configurations using your own mileage and fuel price.
Illustrative fuel-only estimate using 35 and 50 combined MPG. Defaults are examples, not local fuel prices. Actual mileage varies. Excludes purchase price, maintenance and other ownership costs.
Toyotaās U.S. 2026 Corolla sedan lineup uses four-cylinder powertrains: a 2.0-liter gas engine or a 1.8-liter hybrid system.
Do I need to plug in a Corolla Hybrid?
No. Corolla Hybrid runs on gasoline and combines its engine with electric motors. It is not a plug-in hybrid.
Can I get all-wheel drive with the gas Corolla?
The gas Corolla sedan uses front-wheel drive. Toyota offers Electronic On-Demand AWD on the 2026 Corolla Hybrid LE and SE.
How should I compare fuel costs?
Enter your annual miles and fuel price in the calculator. It compares fuel-only estimates using 35 and 50 combined MPG. Check the rating for your selected grade before deciding; driving conditions and actual mileage will change the result.
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