1997 Toyota Celica MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1997 Toyota Celica.

The 1997 Toyota Celica has 4 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L.

The 1997 Toyota Celica Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1997 Toyota Celica Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1997 Toyota Celica Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1997 Toyota Celica Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1997 Toyota Celica Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1997 Toyota Celica is 25 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L262331
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L282532
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L221926
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L221926

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1997 Toyota Celica?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1997 Toyota Celica is $2,588.

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 1997 Toyota Celica to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,437 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, 1.8 L$2,400spend $500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L$2,250save $250
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L$2,850spend $2,750 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1997 Toyota Celica Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1997 Toyota Celica 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, 1.8 L11
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L11
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L14

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1997 Toyota Celica Emit?

The 1997 Toyota Celica 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 1997 Toyota Celica.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 4 1997 Toyota Celica model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1997 Toyota Celica Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG31
Combined MPG26
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $500
Fuel Cost$2,400
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1997 Toyota Celica Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.8 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG32
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.8
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1997 Toyota Celica Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1997 Toyota Celica Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.2 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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