Tank Ledger

Toyota Supra MPG by year — every rating on record

The Toyota Supra has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 13 model years, from 1986 to 1998. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (1986). The EPA record holds 48 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minicompact Cars.

19best combined mpg (1993)
17worst combined mpg (1986)
19latest year best (1998)
48configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
1986218 mpg17 mpg#54 of 59 (9th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
1987418 mpg18 mpg#63 of 72 (13th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
1988418 mpg18 mpg#54 of 60 (10th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
1989418 mpg17 mpg#60 of 71 (16th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
1990418 mpg17 mpg#58 of 65 (11th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
1991418 mpg18 mpg#65 of 73 (11th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
1992418 mpg18 mpg#61 of 69 (12th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumSubcompact Cars
1993419 mpg18 mpg#7 of 10 (33th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars
1994419 mpg18 mpg#7 of 12 (45th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars
1995419 mpg18 mpg#7 of 12 (45th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars
1996319 mpg18 mpg#8 of 11 (30th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars
1997419 mpg18 mpg#9 of 13 (33th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars
1998319 mpg18 mpg#10 of 12 (18th pct)Rear-Wheel DrivePremiumMinicompact Cars

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Toyota Supra placed highest in 1993 at #7 of 10, and lowest in 1991 at #65 of 73. It spent 0 of its 13 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 48 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrCO2 g/miGHG
19983.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19983.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium3.0L 6-cyl, turbocharged152218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19983.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium3.0L 6-cyl172219605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a
19973.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19973.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19973.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged152218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19973.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162319605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a
19963.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19963.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19963.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162319605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a
19953.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19953.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19953.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged152218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19953.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged172219605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a
19943.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19943.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19943.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged152218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19943.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged172219605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a
19933.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19933.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19933.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO)152218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19933.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO)172219605.315.7$4,100467.7368421052632n/a
19923.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19923.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19923.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19923.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19913.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19913.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19913.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19913.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19903.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged152017676.517.5$4,550522.7647058823529n/a
19903.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19903.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19903.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19893.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged152017676.517.5$4,550522.7647058823529n/a
19893.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19893.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19893.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19883.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19883.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19883.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19883.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19873.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19873.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162218638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19873.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS,TRBO), turbocharged162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19873.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a
19863.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Premium(FFS)152117676.517.5$4,550522.7647058823529n/a
19863.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Premium(FFS)162118638.916.5$4,300493.72222222222223n/a

How the rating has moved between model years

Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.

ChangeBest combinedDeltaGallons a year at the newer rating
1992 → 199318 → 19 mpg+1 mpg605 gal

What Supra fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1998 Toyota Supra burns 605 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 priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$1,816$1,917$101
$3.50/gal$2,118$2,236$118
$4.00/gal$2,421$2,556$135

EPA’s own estimate for the 1998 model year is $4,100 to $4,300 a year in fuel, or $9,250 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 19 mpg the Toyota Supra is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $441 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

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