Against 86 other 4-cyl cars rated 1982–1984, the Starlet beats their 25.6 mpg average by 10.4 mpg, about $433 a year.
Every Toyota Starlet engine, compared
The Toyota Starlet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4-cyl | 33 / 40 | 1984–1984 | $1,067 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1984) | $0.089 |
| Fuel per year | $1,067 |
| Fuel over five years | $5,335 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1982–1984 | −$433 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $1,750 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1984 Toyota Starlet gives up 7 mpg in town: 40 on the highway against 33 in the city, $204 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1984) | 33 mpg | $1,164 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 40 mpg | $960 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (21%) | Typical for its type |
How the Starlet changed over the years
Combined figure across the 1 model year the Starlet was rated in, all of them at 36 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 33 / 40 | 1 | $1,067 |
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How we count
This page rests on 1 EPA ratings of the Toyota Starlet — 1 engine across 1984–1984. 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 $1,750. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1984 Toyota Starlet get?
36 mpg combined, 33 city and 40 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1984 the Starlet has averaged 36 mpg.
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