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1985 Toyota CorollaFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
1985 Toyota Corolla

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City
32
MPG
Highway
42
MPG
Combined
36
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

44.3MPG average+23.1% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 36 MPG · Owner reported avg: 44.3 MPG

Driving mix: City 20% / Highway 80%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 44.3 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 36 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
32
Hwy
42
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
29
Hwy
33
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,750/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
33
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
31
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
29
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
29
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
283 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission
3-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.8L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Diesel

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