1996 Toyota Tercel fuel economy
The EPA lists 4 versions of the 1996 Toyota Tercel. Combined fuel economy ranges from 29 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 29 city / 36 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 29 to 32 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 29 and 36 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,100 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tercel Manual 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 | 36 | 32 MPG | $2,100 |
| Tercel Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 35 | 30 MPG | $2,250 |
| Tercel Automatic 3-spd | 4-cyl 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 32 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
| Tercel Automatic 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG | $2,300 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,100 per year in fuel, versus $2,300 for the least efficient.