Toyota Solara MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Toyota Solara model year from 1999 to 2008 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Solara has been offered with 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2008 (up to 25 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Toyota Solara fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 21–25 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 21–24 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 21–24 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 21–24 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 19–24 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 19–24 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 19–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 19–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 20–24 MPG | 2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl | — | — |
2008 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2008 Solara was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2007 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2007 Solara was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2006 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2006 Solara was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 20 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2005 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2005 Solara was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2004 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2004 Solara was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.3L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2003 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2003 Solara was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2002 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2002 Solara was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2001 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2001 Solara was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
2000 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 2000 Solara was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Camry Solara Convertible | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1999 Toyota Solara: engines & MPG
The 1999 Solara was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.2L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camry Solara | 2.2L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 2.2L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Camry Solara | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Toyota Solara get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Solara range from 24 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2008 model year.
What engines does the 2008 Toyota Solara have?
The 2008 Solara was EPA-rated with 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl engines — see the 2008 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Toyota Solara require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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