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2000-2001 Toyota Camry MPG & Fuel Cost

2 model years · 19–24 MPG combined

24 MPG
Combined
20 MPG
City
29 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD
$2,720

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 7 of 10 small car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2002-2006

2000-2001 Toyota Camry at a glance

The 2000-2001 Toyota Camry covers 2 model years in the EPA database (22 configurations in all), rated 19–24 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $2,720 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD (24 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and natural gas. EPA changed the ratings in 2001.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2001 Toyota Camry by model year

2000-2001 Toyota Camry: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2001 Gas, Natural gas 19–24 MPG, 22 MPGe $2,720–$3,440 Ratings changed
2000 Gas, Natural gas 19–24 MPG, 22 MPGe $2,720–$3,440 First year

What the 2001 Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$227

$2,720 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.53

Per 100 miles

$18.13

Five years

$13,600

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$390less a year

Class median $3,110 a year, MY2001

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2001 Toyota Camry MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720.

Gas · 2.2L, 3.0L
Combined
19–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,440
See gas configurations
Natural gas · 2.2L
Combined
22 MPGe
Fuel cost
—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See natural gas configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2001 Toyota Camry gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 20 29 24 $2,720
Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 24 $2,720
Camry 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 20 29 24 $2,720
Camry 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 24 $2,720
Solara Convertible 2.2L 4-cyl 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 19 26 22 $2,970
Solara 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 25 20 $3,270
Solara 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 25 20 $3,270
Camry 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 25 20 $3,270
Camry 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 25 20 $3,270
Solara Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 17 24 19 $3,440

Natural gas configurations (1)

2001 Toyota Camry natural gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveCityHwyComb. MPGeRange
CNG (Most efficient) FWD 19 28 22 —

No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.

2000 Toyota Camry MPG

19–24 MPG, 22 MPGe · $2,720–$3,440/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.2L, 3.0L
Combined
19–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,440
See gas configurations
Natural gas · 2.2L
Combined
22 MPGe
Fuel cost
—

No fuel cost is shown for this fuel.

See natural gas configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2000 Toyota Camry gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Camry 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 21 29 24 $2,720
Solara Convertible 2.2L 4-cyl 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,840
Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,840
Camry 2.2L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.2L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,840
Solara 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,110
Show 0 more configurations
2000 Toyota Camry gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Camry 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD182621$3,110
Solara 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270
Camry 3.0L 6-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd3.0L 6-cylFWD172520$3,270
Solara Convertible 3.0L 6-cyl3.0L 6-cylFWD172419$3,440

Natural gas configurations (1)

2000 Toyota Camry natural gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDriveCityHwyComb. MPGeRange
CNG (Most efficient) FWD 19 28 22 —

No fuel cost is shown: there is no comparable official retail price series for natural gas.

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD: $3,700 in California and $2,370 in Texas, a $1,330 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2001 small car models.

2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TDI (A4)

2001 Volkswagen Jetta

24 MPG · $2,720/yr
2003 Volkswagen Golf Match

2001 Volkswagen Golf / GTI

24 MPG · $2,720/yr
2005 Volkswagen New Beetle GLS Cabriolet

2001 Volkswagen Beetle

24 MPG · $2,720/yr
1998 Acura Integra RS

2001 Acura Integra

24 MPG · $2,720/yr
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 Toyota Camry get?

EPA rates the 2000-2001 Toyota Camry at 19–24 MPG combined across 22 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 24 MPG (20 city, 29 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19–24 MPG; Natural gas: 22 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 Toyota Camry?

Every model year of the 2000-2001 Toyota Camry tops out at 24 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 Toyota Camry?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 Toyota Camry per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year. Across all 11 configurations the cost runs $2,720–$3,440 a year. That is a $720 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2001 Toyota Camry 100 miles?

About $18.13 per 100 miles for the Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.13 and $22.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2001 Toyota Camry more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD is rated 20 city and 29 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.

How does the 2001 Toyota Camry compare with other small car configurations?

The Solara 2.2L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,720 a year to fuel, $390 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 7 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 309 rated small car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2001 Toyota Camry different from the 2000 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 24 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,720. EPA lists 11 configurations for 2001 against 11 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 Toyota Camry for that year.

Why is there no fuel cost for the 2001 Toyota Camry natural gas configurations?

EPA and EIA publish no comparable retail price series for natural gas fuel, so we list the fuel economy but do not estimate a cost.