Toyota Cressida MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Cressida has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 1984 to 1992. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1984) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 4 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #48 of 57 (16th pct) | n/a | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1985 | 2 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #37 of 45 (18th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1986 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #41 of 48 (15th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1987 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #49 of 57 (14th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1988 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #50 of 53 (6th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1989 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #40 of 49 (19th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1990 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #36 of 46 (22th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1991 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #43 of 60 (29th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
| 1992 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #44 of 58 (25th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | 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 Cressida placed highest in 1990 at #36 of 46, and lowest in 1988 at #50 of 53. It spent 0 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 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 Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1991 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1990 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1989 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1988 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 16 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1987 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $4,300 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1986 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium | (FFS) | 17 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1985 | 2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1984 | 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) CA model | 18 | 22 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 → 1988 | 19 → 18 mpg | -1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 1988 → 1989 | 18 → 19 mpg | +1 mpg | 605 gal |
What Cressida fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1992 Toyota Cressida burns 605 to 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,816 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,118 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,421 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1992 model year is $4,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel, or $9,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 19 mpg the Toyota Cressida is 7 mpg below the median, which is worth about $570 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.