Toyota Celica Convertible
22.5 MPG The 1999 Toyota Celica Convertible is EPA-rated at 22.5 MPG combined (19.5 city / 26.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 667 gallons, $2133 a year in fuel, or $0.142 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1987–1999 run it averages 22.9 MPG, falling by 3.5 MPG over 12 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 | $0.111 | $1111 | $1667 | $2222 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.142 | $1422 | $2133 | $2844 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.156 | $1556 | $2333 | $3111 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 26.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 1998 | 22.5 MPG | 19.5 | 26.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 1997 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26.5 | $2850 | 404 | 2 |
| 1996 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 26 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 1995 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26.5 | $2850 | 404 | 2 |
| 1993 | 21.5 MPG | 18.5 | 26.5 | $2900 | 414 | 2 |
| 1992 | 21.7 MPG | 18.7 | 26 | $2883 | 410 | 3 |
| 1991 | 22.5 MPG | 20 | 27.5 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 1990 | 22.5 MPG | 20.5 | 27 | $2775 | 395 | 2 |
| 1989 | 25 MPG | 23 | 29 | $2500 | 355 | 2 |
| 1988 | 25 MPG | 22.5 | 29 | $2500 | 355 | 2 |
| 1987 | 26 MPG | 23 | 31 | $2400 | 342 | 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 68 minicompact cars models tracked here, the Toyota Celica Convertible ranks 18 on current figures, against a class average of 22.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 318i Convertible (22.7), Mercury Capri (22.7), Volkswagen Cabriolet (23), Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible (23), Subaru BRZ (23.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 395 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.9 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Celica Convertible get?
The 1999 Toyota Celica Convertible is rated at 22.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 19.5 city and 26.5 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 22.9 MPG, ranging from 21 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Celica Convertible cost in fuel per year?
At 22.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 667 gallons — roughly $2133 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.142 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1999 model is $2775.
Has the Toyota Celica Convertible become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 26 MPG in 1987 to 22.5 in 1999. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Toyota Celica Convertible efficient for its class?
It ranks 18 of 68 in the Minicompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 22.5 MPG. That is 0.0 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.