MPGTerminal
70/100
2021Compact CarsHydrogen

2021 Toyota Mirai XLE

EPA ID: 47543
76
City MPG
74
Combined MPG
74MPG· Excellent
71
Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2021 Toyota Mirai XLE achieves an EPA-estimated 74 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 76 MPG in the city and 71 MPG on the highway.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Fuel TypeHydrogen
EngineN/A
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Drive TypeRear-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions0 g/mi
Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped
GHG Score10/10
Smog RatingN/A
Est. Annual CostN/A
5-Year Cost DeltaSpend $10,750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG
73.7
Impact vs EPA
+$3
/ year
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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost
$431/mo
Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.
15,000 mi
Value Depreciation
Est. value lost over 60 months
$14,000
54.2%
Fuel & Electricity
Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)
$3,547
13.7%
Estimated Insurance
Based on vehicle class risk profile
$7,900
30.6%
State Registration Fees
Based on National Average DMV base rates
$400
1.5%
Total 5-Year Cost$25,847

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #22V239000·2022-05-27
critical
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

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Fuel Cost Analysis

Annual Fuel Cost$0
vs. Avg Vehicle (5 yrs)Spend $10,750

Based on 15,000 miles/year and current fuel prices.

Efficiency Breakdown

City76 MPG
Highway71 MPG
Combined74 MPG

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.