2003 Toyota Camry Solara MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara.

The 2003 Toyota Camry Solara has 3 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L and Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L.

The 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara is 23 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L242129
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L242130
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L201725

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2003 Toyota Camry Solara?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara is $2,783.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2003 Toyota Camry Solara to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $2,417 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L$3,150spend $4,250 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara will consume in one year is 13 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L12
Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L15

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Emit?

The 2003 Toyota Camry Solara will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 2003 Toyota Camry Solara model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG29
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.4 L:

City MPG21
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG24
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,600
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.4
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2003 Toyota Camry Solara Automatic 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.0 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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