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1989 Toyota Celica MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Toyota Celica is a subcompact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 61 subcompact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 24th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 23 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #24 of 61 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Toyota Celica's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1989 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly41 MPG $1,134
  4. 4Suzuki Swift41 MPG $1,134
  5. 5Ford Festiva35 MPG $1,329
  6. 24Toyota Celica25 MPG $1,860
  7. 61Aston Martin Saloon/Vantage/Volante9 MPG $5,167
1989 CelicaOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Celica MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celica Convertible		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celica Convertible		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Celica		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Celica		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Celica		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
73 cu ft
Cargo volume
9 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1989 Toyota Celica vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Celica saves $162/yr vs Subaru Hatchback 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Fox 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Celica saves $78/yr vs Dodge Shadow 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Sundance 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pulsar NX 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Pulsar NX saves $72/yr vs Nissan 240SX 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Celica saves $465/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Toyota Celica?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Toyota Celica use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Toyota Celica?

The 1989 Toyota Celica's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Toyota Celica per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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