Toyota Tercel MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Toyota Tercel model year from 1984 to 1999 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Tercel has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1989 (up to 33 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 Tercel fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 27–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 27–30 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 27–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 29–32 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 29–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 24–29 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 24–29 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 24–30 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 24–31 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 25–29 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 26–33 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 22–33 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 22–33 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 22–32 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 22–32 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 23–32 MPG | 1.5L 4-cyl | — | — |
1999 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1999 Tercel was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 36 | 31 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
1998 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1998 Tercel was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
1997 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1997 Tercel was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
1996 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1996 Tercel was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 29 | 36 | 32 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 27 | 32 | 29 MPG |
1995 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1995 Tercel was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 29 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 35 | 31 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 27 | 32 | 29 MPG |
1994 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1994 Tercel was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
1993 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1993 Tercel was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
1992 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1992 Tercel was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 30 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 27 | 33 | 30 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
1991 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1991 Tercel was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 31 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 34 | 31 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 26 | 24 MPG |
1990 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1990 Tercel was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 27 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 29 | 27 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
1989 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1989 Tercel was EPA-rated in 3 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 26 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 30 | 37 | 33 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
1988 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1988 Tercel was EPA-rated in 6 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel EZ | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 30 | 37 | 33 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 23 | 22 MPG |
1987 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1987 Tercel was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 33 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 31 | 37 | 33 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 23 | 22 MPG |
1986 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1986 Tercel was EPA-rated in 7 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 30 | 35 | 32 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 24 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 23 | 22 MPG |
1985 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1985 Tercel was EPA-rated in 10 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 30 | 35 | 32 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 2WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 24 | 23 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 23 | 22 MPG |
1984 Toyota Tercel: engines & MPG
The 1984 Tercel was EPA-rated in 11 versions (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 32 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 30 | 35 | 32 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 MPG |
| Tercel | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 26 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 29 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 25 | 28 | 26 MPG |
| Tercel Wagon 4WD | 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 24 | 23 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Toyota Tercel get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Tercel range from 29 to 33 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1989 model year.
What engines does the 1999 Toyota Tercel have?
The 1999 Tercel was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 1999 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Toyota Tercel require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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