Against 264 other V6 cars rated 1990–1992, the Cressida sits right on their 18.2 mpg average.
Every Toyota Cressida engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 17 / 22 | 1989–1992 | $2,021 | |
| 2.8L 6-cyl | 17 / 22 | 1984–1988 | $2,043 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1992) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 1990–1992 | −$89 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,994 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1992 Toyota Cressida gives up 5 mpg in town: 22 on the highway against 17 in the city, $514 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1992) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 22 mpg | $1,745 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
How the Cressida changed over the years
The Cressida peaked in 1992 at 19 mpg (17 city, 22 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1988 at 18 — 1 mpg apart, or $112 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1991 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1990 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1989 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1988 | 16 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1987 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1986 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1985 | 17 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 1984 | 18 / 22 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 9 EPA ratings of the Toyota Cressida — 2 engines across 1984–1992. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,994. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1992 Toyota Cressida get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Cressida has averaged 18.9 mpg.
Is the 1992 Cressida more efficient than the 1991?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Cressida year has the best gas mileage?
The 1992, at 19 mpg combined (17 city, 22 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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