Toyota 1-Ton Truck MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota 1-Ton Truck has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 1985 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (1986) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1988). The EPA record holds 16 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Pickup Trucks.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #3 of 16 (87th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1986 | 2 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #2 of 18 (94th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1987 | 2 | 23 mpg | 21 mpg | #2 of 22 (95th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1988 | 2 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #4 of 21 (85th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1989 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #5 of 19 (78th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1990 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #5 of 21 (80th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1991 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 21 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 21 (55th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota 1-Ton Truck placed highest in 1986 at #2 of 18, and lowest in 1991 at #10 of 21. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 16 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 23 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 21 | 26 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (CAL)(FFS) | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 24 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 4 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 → 1986 | 21 → 23 mpg | +2 mpg | 500 gal |
| 1987 → 1988 | 23 → 20 mpg | -3 mpg | 575 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 20 → 19 mpg | -1 mpg | 605 gal |
| 1990 → 1991 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
What 1-Ton Truck fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 Toyota 1-Ton Truck burns 639 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,236 | $2,236 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,556 | $2,556 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $3,450 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $6,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Standard Pickup Trucks
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Pickup Trucks, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 18 mpg the Toyota 1-Ton Truck is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $319 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Standard Pickup Trucks rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Toyota nameplates
Every Toyota model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.