1988 Toyota Tercel EZFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
1988 Toyota Tercel EZ

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City
30
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
Combined
33
MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
30
Hwy
37
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,750

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
269 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.0 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed Manual
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
1.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Port Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,041/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,708/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,767/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,880/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,055/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,050/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,541/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,099/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,975/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,022/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 33 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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