Toyota Supra
18.3 MPG The 1998 Toyota Supra is EPA-rated at 18.3 MPG combined (16 city / 21.7 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 820 gallons, $2623 a year in fuel, or $0.175 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1986–1998 run it averages 18.1 MPG, improving by 0.8 MPG over 13 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 | $0.137 | $1366 | $2049 | $2732 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.164 | $1639 | $2459 | $3279 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.175 | $1749 | $2623 | $3497 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.191 | $1913 | $2869 | $3825 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.219 | $2186 | $3279 | $4372 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.246 | $2459 | $3689 | $4918 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.273 | $2732 | $4098 | $5464 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18.3 MPG | 16 | 21.7 | $4217 | 485 | 3 |
| 1997 | 18.3 MPG | 15.8 | 22.3 | $4238 | 487 | 4 |
| 1996 | 18.3 MPG | 16 | 22.3 | $4217 | 485 | 3 |
| 1995 | 18.3 MPG | 16 | 22 | $4238 | 487 | 4 |
| 1994 | 18.3 MPG | 16 | 22 | $4238 | 487 | 4 |
| 1993 | 18.3 MPG | 16 | 21.8 | $4238 | 487 | 4 |
| 1992 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.3 | $4300 | 494 | 4 |
| 1991 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.3 | $4300 | 494 | 4 |
| 1990 | 17.8 MPG | 15.8 | 20.8 | $4363 | 501 | 4 |
| 1989 | 17.8 MPG | 15.8 | 20.8 | $4363 | 501 | 4 |
| 1988 | 18 MPG | 16 | 22 | $4300 | 494 | 4 |
| 1987 | 18 MPG | 16 | 21.3 | $4300 | 494 | 4 |
| 1986 | 17.5 MPG | 15.5 | 21 | $4425 | 508 | 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 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Toyota Supra ranks 194 on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 3 Series (18.4), Dodge Stealth (18.4), Mitsubishi 3000 GT (18.4), Mazda RX-8 (18.5), Nissan 300ZX 2x2 (18.5).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 485 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota Supra get?
The 1998 Toyota Supra is rated at 18.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 16 city and 21.7 highway. Across all 13 model years in the database it averages 18.1 MPG, ranging from 17 to 19 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota Supra cost in fuel per year?
At 18.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 820 gallons — roughly $2623 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.175 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1998 model is $4217.
Has the Toyota Supra become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 17.5 MPG in 1986 to 18.3 in 1998 — an improvement of 0.8 MPG, or 5% across 13 model years.
Is the Toyota Supra efficient for its class?
It ranks 194 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.2 MPG. That is 5.9 worse 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.