Toyota Camry Solara Convertible MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Camry Solara Convertible has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2000 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 23 mpg (2000) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2000). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | #18 of 39 (55th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2001 | 2 | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | #18 of 37 (53th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | #14 of 34 (61th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2003 | 2 | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | #10 of 28 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2004 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #47 of 65 (28th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #49 of 66 (26th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2006 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #34 of 51 (34th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2007 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #33 of 47 (30th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | #33 of 55 (41th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Camry Solara Convertible placed highest in 2003 at #10 of 28, and lowest in 2005 at #49 of 66. It spent 4 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2007 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2006 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2005 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S5) Regular | 3.3L 6-cyl | 18 | 27 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 2003 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2002 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.4L 4-cyl | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
| 2001 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $2,850 | 403.95454545454544 | n/a |
| 2000 | 3.0L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 3.0L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.2L 4-cyl | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386.39130434782606 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 3 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 → 2001 | 23 → 22 mpg | -1 mpg | 523 gal |
| 2001 → 2002 | 22 → 23 mpg | +1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2003 → 2004 | 23 → 21 mpg | -2 mpg | 548 gal |
What Camry Solara Convertible fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Toyota Camry Solara Convertible burns 548 to 548 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 | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,190 | $2,190 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $2,950 to $2,950 a year in fuel, or $3,500 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 21 mpg the Toyota Camry Solara Convertible is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $240 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars 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.