Toyota Camry Solara
23.7 MPG The 2008 Toyota Camry Solara is EPA-rated at 23.7 MPG combined (20.3 city / 29.7 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 633 gallons, $2025 a year in fuel, or $0.135 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1999–2008 run it averages 22.7 MPG, improving by 1.7 MPG over 10 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 | $0.105 | $1055 | $1582 | $2110 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.127 | $1266 | $1899 | $2532 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.135 | $1350 | $2025 | $2700 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.148 | $1477 | $2215 | $2954 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.169 | $1688 | $2532 | $3376 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.190 | $1899 | $2848 | $3797 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.211 | $2110 | $3165 | $4219 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23.7 MPG | 20.3 | 29.7 | $2650 | 378 | 3 |
| 2007 | 23.7 MPG | 20.3 | 29.7 | $2650 | 378 | 3 |
| 2006 | 23 MPG | 19.7 | 29 | $2717 | 388 | 3 |
| 2005 | 23 MPG | 19.7 | 28.7 | $2717 | 388 | 3 |
| 2004 | 23 MPG | 19.7 | 28.7 | $2717 | 388 | 3 |
| 2003 | 22.7 MPG | 19.7 | 28 | $2767 | 395 | 3 |
| 2002 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27.3 | $2850 | 407 | 4 |
| 2001 | 22 MPG | 18.8 | 27.3 | $2850 | 407 | 4 |
| 2000 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2838 | 406 | 4 |
| 1999 | 22 MPG | 19 | 27 | $2838 | 406 | 4 |
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 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Toyota Camry Solara ranks 119 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura TLX AWD (24), Acura TLX AWD A-SPEC (24), Audi S4 (24), Buick Verano (24), Cadillac ATS (24).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 378 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Camry Solara get?
The 2008 Toyota Camry Solara is rated at 23.7 MPG combined by the EPA — 20.3 city and 29.7 highway. Across all 10 model years in the database it averages 22.7 MPG, ranging from 20 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Camry Solara cost in fuel per year?
At 23.7 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 633 gallons — roughly $2025 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.135 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2008 model is $2650.
Has the Toyota Camry Solara become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 22 MPG in 1999 to 23.7 in 2008 — an improvement of 1.7 MPG, or 8% across 10 model years.
Is the Toyota Camry Solara efficient for its class?
It ranks 119 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 2.9 worse 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.