Toyota MR2 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Toyota MR2 model year from 1985 to 2005 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the MR2 has been offered with 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2005 (up to 26 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Toyota MR2 fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2005 25–26 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2004 25–26 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2003 25 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2002 24 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2001 24 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
2000 24 MPG 1.8L 4-cyl
1995 20–22 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
1994 20–22 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
1993 20–22 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
1992 20–22 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
1991 20–22 MPG 2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl
1989 22–25 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl
1988 22–25 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl
1987 25 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl
1986 25 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl
1985 26 MPG 1.6L 4-cyl

2005 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 2005 MR2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 23 30 26 MPG
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 25 MPG

2004 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 2004 MR2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 23 30 26 MPG
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 25 MPG

2003 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 2003 MR2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 6-spd Regular 22 30 25 MPG
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 25 MPG

2002 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 2002 MR2 was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 27 24 MPG

2001 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 2001 MR2 was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 27 24 MPG

2000 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 2000 MR2 was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 24 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.8L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 22 27 24 MPG

1995 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1995 MR2 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 27 22 MPG
MR2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG

1994 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1994 MR2 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 27 22 MPG
MR2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG

1993 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1993 MR2 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 21 MPG
MR2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG

1992 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1992 MR2 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
MR2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG

1991 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1991 MR2 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
MR2 2.2L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 19 26 22 MPG
MR2 2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 18 24 20 MPG

1989 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1989 MR2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 25 MPG
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 28 24 MPG
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 21 27 23 MPG
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 19 25 22 MPG

1988 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1988 MR2 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 25 MPG
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 28 24 MPG
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Premium 21 27 23 MPG
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 19 25 22 MPG

1987 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1987 MR2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 25 MPG

1986 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1986 MR2 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 25 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 28 25 MPG
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 22 29 25 MPG

1985 Toyota MR2: engines & MPG

The 1985 MR2 was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.6L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 26 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
MR2 1.6L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 23 29 26 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Toyota MR2 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the MR2 range from 22 to 26 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2005 model year.

What engines does the 2005 Toyota MR2 have?

The 2005 MR2 was EPA-rated with 1.8L 4-cyl engines — see the 2005 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Toyota MR2 require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

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