Toyota Paseo
28.5 MPG The 1999 Toyota Paseo is EPA-rated at 28.5 MPG combined (26 city / 33 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 526 gallons, $1684 a year in fuel, or $0.112 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1992–1999 run it averages 26.9 MPG, improving by 2.5 MPG over 8 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 | $0.088 | $877 | $1316 | $1754 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.105 | $1053 | $1579 | $2105 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.112 | $1123 | $1684 | $2246 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.123 | $1228 | $1842 | $2456 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.140 | $1404 | $2105 | $2807 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.158 | $1579 | $2368 | $3158 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.175 | $1754 | $2632 | $3509 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 28.5 MPG | 26 | 33 | $2200 | 314 | 2 |
| 1998 | 27 MPG | 24 | 30.5 | $2300 | 330 | 2 |
| 1997 | 27.5 MPG | 24.5 | 31.5 | $2275 | 324 | 2 |
| 1996 | 27.5 MPG | 25 | 31.5 | $2250 | 323 | 2 |
| 1995 | 26.5 MPG | 24 | 31.5 | $2350 | 336 | 2 |
| 1994 | 26 MPG | 23.5 | 30 | $2400 | 342 | 2 |
| 1993 | 26 MPG | 23.5 | 30 | $2400 | 342 | 2 |
| 1992 | 26 MPG | 23.5 | 30 | $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 Paseo ranks 8 on current figures, against a class average of 22.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: MINI Cooper S (29), MINI John Cooper Works (29), MINI Cooper Convertible (30), MINI Cooper S Convertible (30), MINI Cooper (31).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 314 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.7 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Paseo get?
The 1999 Toyota Paseo is rated at 28.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 26 city and 33 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 26.9 MPG, ranging from 25 to 31 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Paseo cost in fuel per year?
At 28.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 526 gallons — roughly $1684 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.112 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1999 model is $2200.
Has the Toyota Paseo become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 26 MPG in 1992 to 28.5 in 1999 — an improvement of 2.5 MPG, or 10% across 8 model years.
Is the Toyota Paseo efficient for its class?
It ranks 8 of 68 in the Minicompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 22.4 MPG. That is 6.1 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.