Toyota Previa MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Previa has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 1991 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (1991) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1992). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Vans.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #3 of 23 (91th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #5 of 22 (81th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1993 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #2 of 22 (95th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1994 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #2 of 22 (95th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 mpg | 17 mpg | #3 of 22 (90th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #4 of 18 (82th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1997 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #4 of 19 (83th pct) | Rear-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 Previa placed highest in 1993 at #2 of 22, and lowest in 1992 at #5 of 22. It spent 7 of its 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (S-CHARGE), supercharged | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1996 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (S-CHARGE), supercharged | 16 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1995 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) (S-CHARGE), supercharged | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1994 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1993 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 20 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 1992 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1991 | 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
What Previa fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Toyota Previa burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 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 17 mpg the Toyota Previa is exactly at the median.
- 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.