Toyota MR2
25.5 MPG The 2005 Toyota MR2 is EPA-rated at 25.5 MPG combined (23 city / 29.5 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 588 gallons, $1882 a year in fuel, or $0.125 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1985–2005 run it averages 23.6 MPG, essentially flat across 16 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 | $0.098 | $980 | $1471 | $1961 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.118 | $1176 | $1765 | $2353 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.125 | $1255 | $1882 | $2510 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.137 | $1373 | $2059 | $2745 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.157 | $1569 | $2353 | $3137 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.176 | $1765 | $2647 | $3529 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.196 | $1961 | $2941 | $3922 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 25.5 MPG | 23 | 29.5 | $2450 | 349 | 2 |
| 2004 | 25.5 MPG | 23 | 29.5 | $2450 | 349 | 2 |
| 2003 | 25 MPG | 22.5 | 29.5 | $2500 | 355 | 2 |
| 2002 | 24 MPG | 22 | 27 | $2600 | 370 | 1 |
| 2001 | 24 MPG | 22 | 27 | $2600 | 370 | 1 |
| 2000 | 24 MPG | 22 | 27 | $2600 | 370 | 1 |
| 1995 | 21.3 MPG | 18.7 | 26 | $3183 | 417 | 3 |
| 1994 | 21.3 MPG | 18.7 | 26 | $3183 | 417 | 3 |
| 1993 | 21 MPG | 18.7 | 25.7 | $3217 | 424 | 3 |
| 1992 | 21.3 MPG | 18.7 | 25.3 | $3183 | 417 | 3 |
| 1991 | 21.3 MPG | 18.7 | 25.3 | $3183 | 417 | 3 |
| 1989 | 23.5 MPG | 21.3 | 27.3 | $2988 | 379 | 4 |
| 1988 | 23.5 MPG | 21.3 | 27.3 | $2988 | 379 | 4 |
| 1987 | 25 MPG | 22.5 | 29 | $2500 | 355 | 2 |
| 1986 | 25 MPG | 22.5 | 28.5 | $2500 | 355 | 2 |
| 1985 | 26 MPG | 23 | 29 | $2400 | 342 | 1 |
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 105 two seaters models tracked here, the Toyota MR2 ranks 17 on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi TT Roadster quattro (26), BMW Z4 sDrive28i (26), Ford EXP (26), Jaguar F-Type Convertible (26), Jaguar F-Type Coupe (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 349 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota MR2 get?
The 2005 Toyota MR2 is rated at 25.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 23 city and 29.5 highway. Across all 16 model years in the database it averages 23.6 MPG, ranging from 20 to 26 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota MR2 cost in fuel per year?
At 25.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 588 gallons — roughly $1882 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.125 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2005 model is $2450.
Has the Toyota MR2 become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 25.5 MPG today against 26 in 1985 — essentially flat across 16 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Toyota MR2 efficient for its class?
It ranks 17 of 105 in the Two Seaters class on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG. That is 4.2 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.