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Shown: 2002 Toyota Celica GT-S. Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2005
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  • Small cars
  • Same as 2004

2000-2005 Toyota Celica MPG & Fuel Cost

6 model years · 23–28 MPG combined

28 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
City
33 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD
$2,330

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

Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 small car configurations, MY2005. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2000-2005 Toyota Celica at a glance

The 2000-2005 Toyota Celica covers 6 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 23–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $2,330 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD (28 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2003 and 2004; 2002 and 2005 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.

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

2000-2005 Toyota Celica by model year

2000-2005 Toyota Celica: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2005 Gas 24–28 MPG $2,330–$3,350 Same EPA ratings as 2004
2004 Gas 24–28 MPG $2,330–$3,350 Ratings changed
2003 Gas 23–28 MPG $2,330–$3,490 Ratings changed
2002 Gas 23–28 MPG $2,330–$3,490 Same EPA ratings as 2001
2001 Gas 23–28 MPG $2,330–$3,490 Ratings changed
2000 Gas 23–27 MPG $2,420–$3,490 First year

What the 2005 Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$194

$2,330 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.88

Per 100 miles

$15.53

Five years

$11,650

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

vs the small car median

$1,320less a year

Class median $3,650 a year, MY2005

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

2005 Toyota Celica MPG

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

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 Toyota Celica as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
24–28 MPG
Per year
$2,330–$3,350

Gas configurations (4)

2005 Toyota Celica gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,330
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 25 $3,210
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 24 $3,350

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2004 Toyota Celica MPG

24–28 MPG · $2,330–$3,350/yr

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

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
24–28 MPG
Per year
$2,330–$3,350

Gas configurations (4)

2004 Toyota Celica gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,330
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 21 30 25 $3,210
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 24 $3,350

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2003 Toyota Celica MPG

23–28 MPG · $2,330–$3,490/yr

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

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
23–28 MPG
Per year
$2,330–$3,490

Gas configurations (4)

2003 Toyota Celica gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,330
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 23 30 26 $2,510
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 20 29 23 $3,490
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $3,490

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2002 Toyota Celica MPG

Same EPA ratings as 2001

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

EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Toyota Celica as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001

2001 Toyota Celica MPG

23–28 MPG · $2,330–$3,490/yr

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 moves from 27 to 28 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,330, $90 less.

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
23–28 MPG
Per year
$2,330–$3,490

Gas configurations (4)

2001 Toyota Celica gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 25 32 28 $2,330
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 30 27 $2,420
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 20 29 23 $3,490
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S4) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $3,490

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2000 Toyota Celica MPG

23–27 MPG · $2,420–$3,490/yr

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

Gas · 1.8L
Combined
23–27 MPG
Per year
$2,420–$3,490

Gas configurations (4)

2000 Toyota Celica gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 24 31 27 $2,420
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 23 31 26 $2,510
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 20 27 23 $3,490
Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd 1.8L 4-cyl FWD 20 29 23 $3,490

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD: $3,170 in California and $2,040 in Texas, a $1,130 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

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28 MPG · $2,870/yr
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2005 Hyundai Accent/Brio

28 MPG · $2,330/yr
2005 Dodge Neon SXT

2005 Dodge Neon/SRT-4/SX 2.0

28 MPG · $2,330/yr
2003 Nissan Sentra GXE (B15)

2005 Nissan Sentra

27 MPG · $2,420/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

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2005 Toyota Celica get?

EPA rates the 2000-2005 Toyota Celica at 23–28 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 33 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2005 Toyota Celica?

The Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. The lowest top rating, 27 MPG, was in 2000.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2005 Toyota Celica?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2003 and 2004. In 2002 and 2005 the values repeat the year before.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Toyota Celica per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,330–$3,350 a year. That is a $1,020 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Toyota Celica 100 miles?

About $15.53 per 100 miles for the Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $15.53 and $22.33 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2005 Toyota Celica more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD is rated 25 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.

How does the 2005 Toyota Celica compare with other small car configurations?

The Celica 1.8L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,330 a year to fuel, $1,320 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 10 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2005, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2005 Toyota Celica different from the 2004 model?

No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2004 and 2005: 4 configurations rated 24–28 MPG combined. See the 2004 Toyota Celica for that year.