The Toyota Paseo does 28.1 mpg combined (25.3 city, 32.6 highway), which works out to about $1,367 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
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
The Toyota Paseo burns a gallon every 28.1 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 427 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.114 |
| Fuel per year | $1,367 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,835 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$127 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,206 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Toyota Paseo gives up 7.3 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 32.6 out there against 25.3 in town, a 29% drop worth $340 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 25.3 mpg | $1,518 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32.6 mpg | $1,178 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7.3 mpg (29%) | Typical for its type |
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 car does 31. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| 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 Toyota Paseo get?
28.1 mpg combined on average — 25.3 in the city and 32.6 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 1992–1999.
How much does a Toyota Paseo cost in fuel per year?
About $1,367 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,835 over five years, or 0.114 dollars a mile.
Which Paseo engine is the most economical?
The 1.5L 4-cyl at 28.1 mpg.
Is the Paseo good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Paseo figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Toyota Paseo is $2,206 against the $1,367 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the city and highway figures is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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