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
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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