1984 · Compact Car · Diesel

1984 Toyota Corolla Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Toyota Corolla Diesel is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 38 MPG combined (35 city / 41 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 31 to 38 MPG. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,461 a year to fuel.

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Combined 38 MPG 35 MPG city · 41 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,461 15,000 mi/yr · $9.74 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1984 #6 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1984 Toyota Corolla Diesel's fuel average is 16.2 km/L (6.2 L/100 km), or 38 MPG combined: 14.9 km/L in the city and 17.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	35	14.9	6.7
Highway	41	17.4	5.7
Combined	38	16.2	6.2

How it ranks among 1984 Compact Cars

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1Ford Escort Diesel39 MPG $1,423
2Mercury Lynx Diesel39 MPG $1,423
3Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
4Mercury Lynx32 MPG $1,453
5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
6Toyota Corolla Diesel38 MPG $1,461
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45Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812

1984 Corolla DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Corolla Diesel MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
— · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual Corolla	Diesel	35 MPG	41 MPG	38 MPG	—	$1,461
— · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Corolla	Diesel	33 MPG	43 MPG	37 MPG	—	$1,500
— · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Corolla	Diesel	33 MPG	41 MPG	36 MPG	—	$1,542
— · 1.8L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic Corolla	Diesel	29 MPG	35 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,790

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Drivetrain: —
Passenger volume: 87 cu ft
Cargo volume: 20 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 268 g/mi

1984 Toyota Corolla Diesel vs. rivals

vs Ford Escort 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Escort saves $7/yr vs Mercury Lynx 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Lynx saves $7/yr vs Renault Alliance/Encore 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Alliance/Encore saves $7/yr vs Ford Escort Diesel 39 MPG · $1,423/yr Escort Diesel saves $37/yr vs Mercury Lynx Diesel 39 MPG · $1,423/yr Lynx Diesel saves $37/yr vs Dodge Omni 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Corolla Diesel saves $89/yr vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Corolla Diesel saves $143/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Toyota Corolla Diesel?

Up to 38 MPG combined (35 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 31 to 38 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Toyota Corolla Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Toyota Corolla Diesel?