Toyota Celica
25.8 MPG The 2005 Toyota Celica is EPA-rated at 25.8 MPG combined (22.8 city / 30.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 581 gallons, $1860 a year in fuel, or $0.124 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1984–2005 run it averages 23.7 MPG, improving by 3.3 MPG over 22 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 | $0.097 | $969 | $1453 | $1938 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.116 | $1163 | $1744 | $2326 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.124 | $1240 | $1860 | $2481 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.136 | $1357 | $2035 | $2713 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.155 | $1550 | $2326 | $3101 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.174 | $1744 | $2616 | $3488 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.194 | $1938 | $2907 | $3876 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25.8 MPG | 22.8 | 30.3 | $2725 | 346 | 4 |
| 2004 | 25.8 MPG | 22.8 | 30.3 | $2725 | 346 | 4 |
| 2003 | 25 MPG | 22 | 29.8 | $2825 | 358 | 4 |
| 2002 | 25.3 MPG | 22.3 | 29.5 | $2800 | 355 | 4 |
| 2001 | 25.3 MPG | 22.3 | 29.5 | $2800 | 355 | 4 |
| 2000 | 24.8 MPG | 21.8 | 29.5 | $2850 | 361 | 4 |
| 1999 | 22 MPG | 19.5 | 26 | $2850 | 404 | 2 |
| 1998 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26 | $2850 | 404 | 2 |
| 1997 | 24.5 MPG | 21.5 | 28.8 | $2575 | 367 | 4 |
| 1996 | 24.3 MPG | 21.5 | 28.5 | $2600 | 370 | 4 |
| 1995 | 24.5 MPG | 21.5 | 28.8 | $2563 | 365 | 4 |
| 1994 | 24.3 MPG | 22 | 28.5 | $2575 | 368 | 4 |
| 1993 | 22 MPG | 19.4 | 26.2 | $3020 | 408 | 5 |
| 1992 | 22.2 MPG | 19.3 | 26.3 | $2967 | 404 | 6 |
| 1991 | 22.8 MPG | 20.3 | 27.2 | $2892 | 393 | 6 |
| 1990 | 23 MPG | 20.5 | 27.2 | $2875 | 391 | 6 |
| 1989 | 22.6 MPG | 20.2 | 26.8 | $2950 | 397 | 5 |
| 1988 | 22.6 MPG | 20 | 26.8 | $2950 | 397 | 5 |
| 1987 | 24 MPG | 21.5 | 28.5 | $2625 | 373 | 4 |
| 1986 | 23 MPG | 21 | 27 | $2725 | 387 | 4 |
| 1985 | 23 MPG | 21 | 26.5 | $2725 | 387 | 2 |
| 1984 | 22.5 MPG | 20.5 | 25 | $2775 | 395 | 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 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Toyota Celica ranks 72 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi A5 Cabriolet (26), Audi A5 quattro (26), Audi S3 (26), Audi TT Coupe quattro (26), Audi TTS Coupe (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 346 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Celica get?
The 2005 Toyota Celica is rated at 25.8 MPG combined by the EPA — 22.8 city and 30.3 highway. Across all 22 model years in the database it averages 23.7 MPG, ranging from 19 to 28 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Celica cost in fuel per year?
At 25.8 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 581 gallons — roughly $1860 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.124 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2005 model is $2725.
Has the Toyota Celica become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 22.5 MPG in 1984 to 25.8 in 2005 — an improvement of 3.3 MPG, or 15% across 22 model years.
Is the Toyota Celica efficient for its class?
It ranks 72 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 1.6 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.