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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).

Toyota Celica: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1984–200515202530MPG19861990199420001984199019952000200528 MPG peakToyota Celica: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG19841986198819901992199419961998200020022005
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
535.7 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2005 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The 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.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 21 subcompact cars rated for 20051520253035Celica 28median 22BeetleBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 21 subcompact cars rated for 20051520253035Celica 28median 22

The Celica, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among subcompact cars.

1984–8828th of 57
1989–9320th of 53
1994–9812th of 36
1999–03seventh of 30

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 yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2004–2005Celica2825 / 33244
2003Celica2825 / 33234
2001–2002Celica2825 / 32234
2000Celica2724 / 31234
1998–1999Celica Convertible2320 / 27224
1997Celica2825 / 32226
1996Celica2725 / 31216
1995Celica2724 / 31226
1994Celica2623 / 31234
1993Celica2522 / 29197
1992Celica2522 / 29198
1990–1991Celica2624 / 30198
1988–1989Celica2523 / 29197
1987Celica2623 / 31226
1986Celica2422 / 28186
1985Celica2421 / 28194
1984Celica2321 / 26188

Version names in the EPA list: Celica, Celica Convertible, Celica Supra.

Same class, 2005

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