Toyota T100 4WD
15.5 MPG The 1998 Toyota T100 4WD is EPA-rated at 15.5 MPG combined (14.5 city / 17 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 968 gallons, $3097 a year in fuel, or $0.206 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1994–1998 run it averages 15.3 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 5 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 | $0.161 | $1613 | $2419 | $3226 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.194 | $1935 | $2903 | $3871 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.206 | $2065 | $3097 | $4129 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.226 | $2258 | $3387 | $4516 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.258 | $2581 | $3871 | $5161 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.290 | $2903 | $4355 | $5806 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.323 | $3226 | $4839 | $6452 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 17 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1997 | 15.5 MPG | 14.5 | 16.5 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1996 | 15.5 MPG | 15 | 17.5 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1995 | 15.5 MPG | 15 | 17.5 | $4025 | 574 | 2 |
| 1994 | 14.5 MPG | 13.5 | 16.5 | $4300 | 614 | 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 29 standard pickup trucks models tracked here, the Toyota T100 4WD ranks 16 on current figures, against a class average of 15.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Isuzu Pickup 2WD 1-Ton (16), Isuzu Pickup 4WD (16), Nissan Truck 4WD (16), Toyota Truck 4WD (16), GMC Sierra 1500 2WD (16.1).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 574 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Toyota T100 4WD get?
The 1998 Toyota T100 4WD is rated at 15.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 14.5 city and 17 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 15.3 MPG, ranging from 14 to 16 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Toyota T100 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 15.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 968 gallons — roughly $3097 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.206 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1998 model is $4025.
Has the Toyota T100 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 14.5 MPG in 1994 to 15.5 in 1998 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 7% across 5 model years.
Is the Toyota T100 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 16 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks class on current figures, against a class average of 15.6 MPG. That is 0.1 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.