Toyota Van (passenger) MPG by year — every rating on record
The Toyota Van (passenger) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 1988 to 1989. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (1988) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1988). The EPA record holds 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #4 of 27 (88th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Vans |
| 1989 | 4 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #3 of 25 (92th 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 Van (passenger) placed highest in 1989 at #3 of 25, and lowest in 1988 at #4 of 27. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1989 | 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 |
| 1989 | 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 |
| 1989 | 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 |
| 1988 | 2.2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 20 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1988 | 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 |
| 1988 | 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 |
| 1988 | 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 |
What Van (passenger) fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1989 Toyota Van (passenger) 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 1989 model year is $3,100 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $4,250 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 Van (passenger) 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.