1997 Toyota Celica ConvertibleFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Minicompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
1997 Toyota Celica Convertible

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City
19
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
404 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
13.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-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
2.2L, 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$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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