- Newest year: 2005
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2004
2000-2005 Toyota Echo MPG & Fuel Cost
6 model years · 30–33 MPG combined
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 Echo at a glance
The 2000-2005 Toyota Echo covers 6 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 30–33 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2005, costs about $1,980 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD (33 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001 and 2003; 2002, 2004 and 2005 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 33 MPG, was reached in 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 Echo by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gas | 31–33 MPG | $1,980–$2,110 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 31–33 MPG | $1,980–$2,110 | Same EPA ratings as 2003 |
| 2003 | Gas | 31–33 MPG | $1,980–$2,110 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 30–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,180 | Same EPA ratings as 2001 |
| 2001 | Gas | 30–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2000 | Gas | 30–32 MPG | $2,040–$2,180 | First year |
What the 2005 Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$165
$1,980 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.30
Per 100 miles
$13.20
Five years
$9,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,670less 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 Echo 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 Echo as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
| Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,110 |
2004 Toyota Echo MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2003
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 2004 Toyota Echo as for the 2003 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2003 section above.See 2003
2003 Toyota Echo MPG
31–33 MPG · $1,980–$2,110/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 moves from 32 to 33 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,040 to $1,980, $60 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 30 | 38 | 33 | $1,980 |
| Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 28 | 36 | 31 | $2,110 |
2002 Toyota Echo 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 Echo as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
2001 Toyota Echo MPG
30–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,180/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 stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,040.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,180 |
2000 Toyota Echo MPG
30–32 MPG · $2,040–$2,180/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 29 | 37 | 32 | $2,040 |
| Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 1.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 26 | 34 | 30 | $2,180 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD: $2,690 in California and $1,730 in Texas, a $960 difference.
- California $2,690
- Washington $2,500
- New York $1,980
- Florida $1,870
- Texas $1,730
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2005 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2005
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2005 Toyota Echo get?
EPA rates the 2000-2005 Toyota Echo at 30–33 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 6 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 33 MPG (30 city, 38 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2005 Toyota Echo?
The Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 33 MPG, in 2003, 2004 and 2005. The lowest top rating, 32 MPG, was in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2005 Toyota Echo?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001 and 2003. In 2002, 2004 and 2005 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Toyota Echo per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,980 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $1,980–$2,110 a year. That is a $130 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2005 Toyota Echo 100 miles?
About $13.20 per 100 miles for the Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.20 and $14.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2005 Toyota Echo more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD is rated 30 city and 38 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2005 Toyota Echo compare with other small car configurations?
The Echo 1.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $1,980 a year to fuel, $1,670 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 Echo different from the 2004 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2004 and 2005: 2 configurations rated 31–33 MPG combined. See the 2004 Toyota Echo for that year.