Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD
18 MPG The 1992 Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 833 gallons, $2667 a year in fuel, or $0.178 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1985–1992 run it averages 19.8 MPG, falling by 3 MPG over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.194 | $1944 | $2917 | $3889 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 1991 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.5 | $3450 | 494 | 2 |
| 1990 | 19 MPG | 16.5 | 22 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1989 | 19 MPG | 17 | 22.5 | $3300 | 468 | 2 |
| 1988 | 19 MPG | 18 | 21 | $3275 | 469 | 2 |
| 1987 | 22 MPG | 20.5 | 24.5 | $2825 | 405 | 2 |
| 1986 | 22 MPG | 20.5 | 24.5 | $2825 | 405 | 2 |
| 1985 | 21 MPG | 19.5 | 23.5 | $2950 | 423 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard pickup trucks models tracked here, the Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 15.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet T10 (S10) Pickup 4WD (18.5), GMC T15 (S15) Pickup 4WD (18.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 494 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD get?
The 1992 Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD is rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 21.5 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 19.8 MPG, ranging from 18 to 23 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 18 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 833 gallons — roughly $2667 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.178 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1992 model is $3450.
Has the Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 21 MPG in 1985 to 18 in 1992. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks class on current figures, against a class average of 15.5 MPG. That is 2.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.