What’s the 2026 Toyota Camry’s MPG?
What Car Shoppers Need to Know:
- Now with a standard hybrid powertrain, the Camry is the most efficient car in its class.
- Fuel economy is as high as an EPA-rated 51 mpg combined.
- Even with all-wheel drive, the Camry returns up to 50 mpg.
When Toyota redesigned the Camry for 2025, the company took the major step of making its previously optional hybrid powertrain standard. The result is a mid-size sedan with near-Prius efficiency and a base price that is only slightly higher than key non-hybrid competitors, like the Nissan Altima, and more affordable than every hybrid rival, including the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
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By the Numbers
The 2026 Toyota Camry’s hybrid powertrain combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors for total output of 225 horsepower. AWD Camrys power their rear axle with a third electric motor, which is more efficient than driving those wheels via traditional mechanical means. The Camry is the only hybrid mid-size sedan to offer AWD.
The base Camry LE is slightly lighter than the uplevel trims, but much of the credit for its superior fuel economy is due to its smaller wheels. The LE rides on 16-inch wheels, which are lighter than the 18s and 19s fitted to other trim levels. Lighter wheels contribute to efficiency by taking less energy to turn. The 2026 Camry’s EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel-economy ratings are as follows:
| Trim | Driveline | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
| LE | FWD | 52 | 49 | 51 |
| LE | AWD | 50 | 49 | 50 |
| SE | FWD | 47 | 45 | 46 |
| SE | AWD | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Nightshade | FWD | 47 | 45 | 46 |
| Nightshade | AWD | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| XLE | FWD | 47 | 45 | 46 |
| XLE | AWD | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| XSE | FWD | 47 | 45 | 46 |
| XSE | AWD | 43 | 43 | 43 |
Versus the Competition
Among Toyota’s competitive set, only the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata offer hybrid options. The Sonata boasts superior highway fuel economy, but the Camry’s edge in the city test cycle means a draw in the combined rating. It’s worth noting that the Camry’s hybrid powertrain is more powerful than either the Accord’s or the Sonata’s. Non-hybrid competitors can’t even get close to the segment leaders’ fuel efficiency, as you can see in the chart below.
| Model | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG |
| 2026 Toyota Camry LE | 52 | 49 | 51 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid | 47 | 56 | 51 |
| 2026 Honda Accord hybrid | 51 | 44 | 48 |
| 2026 Nissan Altima | 26 | 36 | 30 |
| 2026 Kia K5 (with stop-start system) | 26 | 37 | 30 |
Editor’s note: This story was updated March 23, 2026, with corrected information from Honda concerning the Accord’s fuel-economy ratings.
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