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1998 Toyota Celica MPG & fuel economy

The 1998 Toyota Celica is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG. That's down 5 MPG from the 1997 model. Among 42 subcompact cars rated for 1998, it ranks 20th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 20 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1998 #20 of 42 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1998 Toyota Celica's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.5 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	20	8.5	11.8
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	23	9.8	10.2

How it ranks among 1998 Subcompact Cars

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1Chevrolet Metro40 MPG $1,162
2Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
4Volkswagen Beetle Diesel38 MPG $1,461
5Mitsubishi Mirage31 MPG $1,500
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20Toyota Celica23 MPG $2,022
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42Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386

1998 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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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Celica Convertible	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,022
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Celica Convertible	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Celica	Gas	19 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 67 cu ft
Cargo volume: 7 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 386 g/mi

1998 Toyota Celica vs. rivals

vs Quantum Technologies Chevrolet Cavalier 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Celica saves $193/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Eagle Talon 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Talon saves $84/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Cabrio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Cabrio saves $84/yr vs Nissan 240SX 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Celica saves $671/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1998 Toyota Celica?

Up to 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 22 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1998 Toyota Celica use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1998 Toyota Celica?