Toyota Echo
32 MPG The 2005 Toyota Echo is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 469 gallons, $1500 a year in fuel, or $0.100 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2000–2005 run it averages 31.5 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.078 | $781 | $1172 | $1563 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.094 | $938 | $1406 | $1875 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.109 | $1094 | $1641 | $2188 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.141 | $1406 | $2109 | $2813 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.156 | $1563 | $2344 | $3125 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 278 | 2 |
| 2004 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 278 | 2 |
| 2003 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 278 | 2 |
| 2002 | 31 MPG | 28 | 36 | $2025 | 287 | 2 |
| 2001 | 31 MPG | 28 | 36 | $2025 | 287 | 2 |
| 2000 | 31 MPG | 27.5 | 35.5 | $2025 | 287 | 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 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Toyota Echo ranks 28 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Nissan Versa (32.5), Volkswagen Golf (32.5), Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE (33), BMW 328d xDrive (34), Toyota Corolla (34).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 278 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Echo get?
The 2005 Toyota Echo is rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA — 29 city and 37 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 31.5 MPG, ranging from 30 to 33 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Echo cost in fuel per year?
At 32 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 469 gallons — roughly $1500 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.100 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2005 model is $1950.
Has the Toyota Echo become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 31 MPG in 2000 to 32 in 2005 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 3% across 6 model years.
Is the Toyota Echo efficient for its class?
It ranks 28 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 5.4 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.