Against 240 other 4-cyl cars rated 1997–1999, the Paseo beats their 24.7 mpg average by 6.3 mpg, about $316 a year.
Every Toyota Paseo engine, compared
The Toyota Paseo 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 | 25.3 / 32.6 | 1992–1999 | $1,367 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1999) | $0.103 |
| Fuel per year | $1,239 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,195 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1997–1999 | −$316 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,206 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1999 Toyota Paseo gives up 9 mpg in town: 37 on the highway against 28 in the city, $333 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1999) | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 37 mpg | $1,038 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +9 mpg (32%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Paseo changed over the years
The Paseo peaked in 1999 at 31 mpg (28 city, 37 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1994 at 27 — 4 mpg apart, or $183 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1999 model gains 3 mpg against 28 for the 1998.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 28 / 37 | 1 | $1,239 | |
| 1998 | 25 / 32 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1997 | 26 / 34 | 1 | $1,324 | |
| 1996 | 26 / 32 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1995 | 25 / 33 | 1 | $1,371 | |
| 1994 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 1993 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 | |
| 1992 | 24 / 31 | 1 | $1,422 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Toyota Paseo — 1 engine across 1992–1999. 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 $2,206. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1999 Toyota Paseo get?
31 mpg combined, 28 city and 37 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1992 the Paseo has averaged 28.1 mpg.
Is the 1999 Paseo more efficient than the 1998?
Yes: 31 against 28 mpg combined, about $132 a year less to run.
Which Paseo year has the best gas mileage?
The 1999, at 31 mpg combined (28 city, 37 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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