Toyota MR2: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Toyota MR2 across 16 model years, from the 1985 Toyota MR2 through the 2005 Toyota MR2. The most recent 2005 Toyota MR2 returns 26 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 MR2 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 MR2. 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 MR2 | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2004 | 2004 Toyota MR2 | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,300 |
| 2003 | 2003 Toyota MR2 | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 2002 | 2002 Toyota MR2 | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2001 | 2001 Toyota MR2 | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2000 | 2000 Toyota MR2 | 24 MPG | 22 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| 1995 | 1995 Toyota MR2 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1994 | 1994 Toyota MR2 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1993 | 1993 Toyota MR2 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1992 | 1992 Toyota MR2 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1991 | 1991 Toyota MR2 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | $2,700 |
| 1989 | 1989 Toyota MR2 | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1988 | 1988 Toyota MR2 | 25 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1987 | 1987 Toyota MR2 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1986 | 1986 Toyota MR2 | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,400 |
| 1985 | 1985 Toyota MR2 | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
How the Toyota MR2 compares against the Two Seaters class
Buyers usually compare the Toyota MR2 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Two Seaters 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.