Toyota Celica: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Toyota Celica across 22 model years, from the 1984 Toyota Celica through the 2005 Toyota Celica. The most recent 2005 Toyota Celica returns 28 combined MPG. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span multiple generations of EPA testing methodology.
Pick a year below to open the full Toyota Celica page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Toyota Celica. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2005 Toyota Celica | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2004 | 2004 Toyota Celica | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2003 | 2003 Toyota Celica | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 33 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2002 | 2002 Toyota Celica | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2001 | 2001 Toyota Celica | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 2000 | 2000 Toyota Celica | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1999 | 1999 Toyota Celica | 22 MPG | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1998 | 1998 Toyota Celica | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1997 | 1997 Toyota Celica | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,150 |
| 1996 | 1996 Toyota Celica | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1995 | 1995 Toyota Celica | 27 MPG | 24 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,200 |
| 1994 | 1994 Toyota Celica | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1993 | 1993 Toyota Celica | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1992 | 1992 Toyota Celica | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1991 | 1991 Toyota Celica | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1990 | 1990 Toyota Celica | 26 MPG | 24 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1989 | 1989 Toyota Celica | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1988 | 1988 Toyota Celica | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1987 | 1987 Toyota Celica | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,300 |
| 1986 | 1986 Toyota Celica | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1985 | 1985 Toyota Celica | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1984 | 1984 Toyota Celica | 23 MPG | 21 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
How the Toyota Celica compares against the Subcompact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Toyota Celica against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2005 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.