Toyota Celica MPG
Its best-rated version reaches 28 MPG combined in 1997 and 2001–2005. Its weakest year peaked at 23 MPG (1984 and 1998–1999).
a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2005 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.
Compare in gallonsThe Toyota Celica has EPA ratings for 22 model years, 1984–2005, most often among subcompact cars. Its best version ranked second of 23 subcompact cars in 2003, behind the class leader, the Volkswagen Beetle, and it placed in its class top five in 10 model years.
In 1993 the most efficient version of the Celica still placed fifth from the bottom of 10 minicompact cars, where the Porsche 928 rated lowest.
Among 21 subcompact cars, 2005
The Celica placed third. The class leader was the Volkswagen Beetle at 35 MPG. The next higher rating, 30 MPG, belongs to the Scion xA.
The Celica, five years at a time
Average rating of its best version per span, placed among subcompact cars.
Where the engine list turned over
- 1986
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 24 → 24 MPG.
- 1990
New: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder, 2.2-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 26 MPG.
- 1994
New: 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 25 → 26 MPG.
- 2000
New: 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 27 MPG.
All 22 model years, best and lowest version
| Model years | Best version | Combined | City / hwy | Lowest version | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005 | Celica | 28 | 25 / 33 | 24 | 4 |
| 2003 | Celica | 28 | 25 / 33 | 23 | 4 |
| 2001–2002 | Celica | 28 | 25 / 32 | 23 | 4 |
| 2000 | Celica | 27 | 24 / 31 | 23 | 4 |
| 1998–1999 | Celica Convertible | 23 | 20 / 27 | 22 | 4 |
| 1997 | Celica | 28 | 25 / 32 | 22 | 6 |
| 1996 | Celica | 27 | 25 / 31 | 21 | 6 |
| 1995 | Celica | 27 | 24 / 31 | 22 | 6 |
| 1994 | Celica | 26 | 23 / 31 | 23 | 4 |
| 1993 | Celica | 25 | 22 / 29 | 19 | 7 |
| 1992 | Celica | 25 | 22 / 29 | 19 | 8 |
| 1990–1991 | Celica | 26 | 24 / 30 | 19 | 8 |
| 1988–1989 | Celica | 25 | 23 / 29 | 19 | 7 |
| 1987 | Celica | 26 | 23 / 31 | 22 | 6 |
| 1986 | Celica | 24 | 22 / 28 | 18 | 6 |
| 1985 | Celica | 24 | 21 / 28 | 19 | 4 |
| 1984 | Celica | 23 | 21 / 26 | 18 | 8 |
Version names in the EPA list: Celica, Celica Convertible, Celica Supra.
Same class, 2005
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