Against 241 other 4-cyl cars rated 1996–1998, the T100 trails their 24.8 mpg average by 6.8 mpg, about $585 a year. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 1993, the 2.4L 4-cyl (1993), does 22 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.4L 6-cyl (1995–1998), 17: $514 a year apart.
Every Toyota T100 engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 / 26 | 1993–1993 | $1,745 | |
| 2.7L 4-cyl | 17.6 / 22.2 | 1994–1998 | $1,959 | |
| 3L 6-cyl | 15.5 / 19.5 | 1993–1994 | $2,259 | |
| 3.4L 6-cyl | 15.5 / 19 | 1995–1998 | $2,259 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Ford F-150 gets 16 mpg, the Dodge Ram 15 mpg and the Chevrolet Silverado 16.5 mpg, next to 18 mpg for the 1998 T100. The T100 is the cheapest of them to run: $427 a year less than the Dodge Ram.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (1998) | $0.178 |
| Fuel per year | $2,133 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,665 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 1996–1998 | +$585 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,396 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 1998 Toyota T100 gives up 3.5 mpg in town: 20 on the highway against 16.5 in the city, $407 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (1998) | 16.5 mpg | $2,327 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +3.5 mpg (21%) | Typical for its type |
How the T100 changed over the years
The T100 peaked in 1993 at 20 mpg (18 city, 23.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1997 at 17.5 — 2.5 mpg apart, or $274 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 1998 car does 18.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 16.5 / 20 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 1997 | 16 / 19.5 | 2 | $2,194 | |
| 1996 | 16.5 / 21 | 2 | $2,076 | |
| 1995 | 17 / 21.5 | 2 | $2,021 | |
| 1994 | 16.5 / 20.5 | 2 | $2,133 | |
| 1993 | 18 / 23.5 | 2 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Toyota T100 — 4 engines across 1993–1998. 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 $3,396. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 1998 Toyota T100 get?
18 mpg combined, 16.5 city and 20 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 17 to 19. Across every year since 1993 the T100 has averaged 18.5 mpg.
Is the 1998 T100 more efficient than the 1997?
About the same: 18 against 17.5 mpg combined.
Which T100 year has the best gas mileage?
The 1993, at 20 mpg combined (18 city, 23.5 highway).
Does the T100 get better gas mileage than the Ford F-150?
Yes: 18 mpg for the 1998 T100 against 16 for the 1999 Ford F-150, about $267 a year less to run.
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