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Toyota MR2 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2000–2005
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Toyota MR2 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Toyota MR2 for 6 model years, 2000 to 2005. Across those years its combined rating runs 24–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2005, has 2 configurations rated 25–26 MPG combined and costing $2,510–$2,610 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2005 MR2 1.8L 4-cyl RWD, at 26 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 26 MPG in 1985.
Toyota MR2 MPG by year
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Toyota MR2 generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2005. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2005 powertrain options
Toyota MR2 MPG history, 1985–1995
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 20–22 |
| 1994 | 20–22 |
| 1993 | 20–22 |
| 1992 | 20–22 |
| 1991 | 20–22 |
| 1989 | 22–25 |
| 1988 | 22–25 |
| 1987 | 25 |
Show 2 more years
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1985 | 26 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Toyota MR2's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Toyota MR2 run 24–26 MPG across model years 2000 to 2005. The latest year, 2005, is rated 25–26 MPG.
Which Toyota MR2 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2005 Toyota MR2 MR2 1.8L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 26 MPG.
How much does a Toyota MR2 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2005, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,510–$2,610 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,510.
Has the Toyota MR2's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2000 to 26 MPG in 2005, 2 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 26 MPG.
Which Toyota MR2 model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002, 2005. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.