1992 Toyota Tercel MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1992 Toyota Tercel.

The 1992 Toyota Tercel has 3 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L.

The 1992 Toyota Tercel Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1992 Toyota Tercel Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1992 Toyota Tercel Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1992 Toyota Tercel Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1992 Toyota Tercel is 27 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L242326
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L302733
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L282533

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1992 Toyota Tercel?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1992 Toyota Tercel is $2,317.

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 1992 Toyota Tercel to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $83 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 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,600spend $1,500 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,100save $1,000
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L$2,250save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1992 Toyota Tercel Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1992 Toyota Tercel will consume in one year is 11 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L12
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1992 Toyota Tercel Emit?

The 1992 Toyota Tercel 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 1992 Toyota Tercel.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 3 1992 Toyota Tercel model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1992 Toyota Tercel Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG23
Highway MPG26
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
Displacement1.5
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1992 Toyota Tercel Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1992 Toyota Tercel Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.5 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG33
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
Displacement1.5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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