Against 265 other 4-cyl cars rated 2003–2005, the Echo beats their 24.5 mpg average by 8.5 mpg, about $403 a year.
Every Toyota Echo engine, compared
The Toyota Echo was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | 29.5 / 37.5 | 2000–2005 | $1,182 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford Focus gets 26.3 mpg, the Hyundai Accent 28.3 mpg and the Kia Rio 26.7 mpg, next to 33 mpg for the 2005 Echo. The Echo is the cheapest of them to run: $296 a year less than the Ford Focus.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2005) | $0.097 |
| Fuel per year | $1,164 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,820 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2003–2005 | −$403 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,925 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2005 Toyota Echo gives up 8 mpg in town: 38 on the highway against 30 in the city, $269 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2005) | 30 mpg | $1,280 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 38 mpg | $1,011 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (27%) | Typical for its type |
How the Echo changed over the years
The Echo peaked in 2005 at 33 mpg (30 city, 38 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2002 at 32 — 1 mpg apart, or $36 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 30 / 38 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2004 | 30 / 38 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2003 | 30 / 38 | 1 | $1,164 | |
| 2002 | 29 / 37 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2001 | 29 / 37 | 1 | $1,200 | |
| 2000 | 29 / 37 | 1 | $1,200 |
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How we count
This page rests on 6 EPA ratings of the Toyota Echo — 1 engine across 2000–2005. 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 $1,925. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2005 Toyota Echo get?
33 mpg combined, 30 city and 38 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2000 the Echo has averaged 32.5 mpg.
Is the 2005 Echo more efficient than the 2004?
About the same: 33 against 33 mpg combined.
Which Echo year has the best gas mileage?
The 2005, at 33 mpg combined (30 city, 38 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Echo get better gas mileage than the Ford Focus?
Yes: 33 mpg for the 2005 Echo against 26.3 for the 2006 Ford Focus, about $296 a year less to run.
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