Toyota Cargo Van MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Cargo Van has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1984 to 1987. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1987). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans.
In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as Cargo Van and Van. The figures below cover every one of them.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #1 of 9 (100th pct) | 2-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans, Passenger Type |
| 1985 | 2 | 21 mpg | 20 mpg | #4 of 20 (84th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1986 | 2 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #7 of 22 (71th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1987 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #5 of 26 (84th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Cargo Van placed highest in 1984 at #1 of 9, and lowest in 1986 at #7 of 22. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 21 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 20 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.0L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 23 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 19 | 22 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 20 | 22 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.0L 4-cyl 2-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 20 | 22 | 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. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 → 1986 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Cargo Van fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1987 Toyota Cargo Van burns 575 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 | $1,725 | $1,917 | $192 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,236 | $224 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,556 | $256 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1987 model year is $3,100 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Vans
Across the 45 nameplates EPA classifies as Vans, the median best combined rating is 17 mpg. At 20 mpg the Toyota Cargo Van is 3 mpg better the median, which is worth about $355 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Vans 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.