2002 Toyota Corolla Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

13.2gal · 50 L

The 2002 Toyota Corolla has a fuel tank capacity of 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 396–488 highway miles or 330–370 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

13.2 gal · Smaller than 95% of 2002 models we list.

Highway range
396–488 mi
City range
330–370 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
27–31 MPG
EPA size class
Compact Cars

2002 Toyota Corolla fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 6 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
CE 4dr Sedan 1.8L 4cyl 3A · FWD MPG 25 / 30Range 330 / 396 mi 1.8L 4cyl 3A FWD 13.2 gal50 L 25 / 30 330 / 396 mi
CE 4dr Sedan 1.8L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 28 / 37Range 370 / 488 mi 1.8L 4cyl 5M FWD 13.2 gal50 L 28 / 37 370 / 488 mi
LE 4dr Sedan 1.8L 4cyl 4A · FWD MPG 26 / 36Range 343 / 475 mi 1.8L 4cyl 4A FWD 13.2 gal50 L 26 / 36 343 / 475 mi
LE 4dr Sedan 1.8L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 28 / 37Range 370 / 488 mi 1.8L 4cyl 5M FWD 13.2 gal50 L 28 / 37 370 / 488 mi
S 4dr Sedan 1.8L 4cyl 4A · FWD MPG 26 / 36Range 343 / 475 mi 1.8L 4cyl 4A FWD 13.2 gal50 L 26 / 36 343 / 475 mi
S 4dr Sedan 1.8L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 28 / 37Range 370 / 488 mi 1.8L 4cyl 5M FWD 13.2 gal50 L 28 / 37 370 / 488 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2002 Toyota Corolla goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 31 MPG, a full 13.2-gallon tank covers about 409 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full13.2488370
3/49.9366277
1/26.6244185
1/43.312292
1/81.76146

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 484 gallons, roughly 37 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 33.4 MPG in the Corolla (27 drivers), about 441 miles on a full 13.2-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
27–31 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
287–329 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2002 Toyota Corolla

$56.36 to fill the 13.2-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
13.2 galRegular$4.27$56.36$42.27

By region, 13.2-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$53.06
Midwest$4.27$56.36
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$48.84
Rocky Mountain$4.46$58.87
West Coast$5.42$71.54
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$77.75

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 13.2-gallon tank$56.36
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,066

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Corolla tank size in other years

The 2002 Corolla uses the same 13.2 gal tank as every Corolla since 1990.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2007 Corolla 13.2 gal 488 mi
2006 Corolla 13.2 gal 488 mi
2005 Corolla 13.2 gal 488 mi
2004 Corolla 13.2 gal 475 mi
2003 Corolla 13.2 gal 475 mi
2002 Corolla 13.2 gal 488 mi
2001 Corolla 13.2 gal 488 mi
2000 Corolla 13.2 gal 449 mi
1999 Corolla 13.2 gal 449 mi
1998 Corolla 13.2 gal 449 mi
1997 Corolla 13.2 gal 422 mi
Toyota Corolla fuel tank by model year

2002 Toyota Corolla vs similar 2002 sedans

At 13.2 gallons, the Corolla's largest tank ranks second of the seven 2002 sedans compared here. The Mazda Protege carries the most (14.5 gal) and the Saturn S-Series the least (12.1 gal).

2002 modelTankLongest highway range
Mazda Protege 14.5 gal 406 mi
Toyota Corolla 13.2 gal 488 mi
Chevrolet Prizm 13.2 gal 488 mi
Ford Focus 13.2 gal 422 mi
Suzuki Aerio 13.2 gal 396 mi
Dodge Neon 12.5 gal 388 mi
Saturn S-Series 12.1 gal 436 mi

Other 2002 sedans of a similar size, one model per brand.

2002 Toyota Corolla fuel pump and gauge parts

These are the part numbers the makers list for the 2002 Toyota Corolla. Check the fuel system recalls first: recall repairs are free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2002 Toyota Corolla?

The 2002 Toyota Corolla holds 13.2 gallons (50 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2002 Toyota Corolla gas tank hold?

The 2002 Toyota Corolla tank holds 50 liters, or 13.2 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 2002 Toyota Corolla go on a full tank?

About 396–488 miles on the highway and 330–370 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2002 Toyota Corolla go on a quarter tank?

About 122 highway miles or 92 in town from the 13.2-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.3 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2002 Toyota Corolla really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 33.4 MPG in the 2002 Toyota Corolla (27 drivers), which works out to about 441 miles on a full 13.2-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2002 Toyota Corolla take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2002 Toyota Corolla?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 13.2-gallon tank from empty costs $56.36. It ranges from $48.84 in the Gulf Coast to $77.75 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2002 Toyota Corolla?

About 82 pounds for the 13.2-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2002 Toyota Corolla have a bigger gas tank than the Chevrolet Prizm?

No, they match: both top out at 13.2 gallons in 2002.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

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