Petrol · 1984–2005
Toyota MR2
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Toyota MR2. By the official figures, the 2005 uses 9.4 L/100km: 30 mpg UK, 25 mpg US.

- Fuel use
- 9.4 L/100km
- 2005 official
- UK mpg
- 30 mpg
- US mpg
- 25 mpg
- On a full tank
- 638 km
- 60 L tank
What a MR2 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $27.67 per 100 km | $3,043 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $22.69 per 100 km | $2,518 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £26.41 per 100 miles | £1,849 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $17.42 per 100 miles | $2,351 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
SW20 (2nd generation), 1989–1999
Specs for the 2.0 3S-GE; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- SW20 (2nd generation)
- Built
- 1989-1999
- Seats
- 2
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,919 mm
- Width
- 1,661 mm
- Height
- 1,250 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,319 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,005 kg
- Boot
- 142 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,587 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 88 kW
- Torque
- 140 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.4 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1985 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
Toyota MR2 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Toyota MR2?
The 2005 Toyota MR2 uses 9.4 L/100km by its official figures: 30 mpg in UK gallons and 25 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Toyota MR2 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,043 in New Zealand, $2,518 in Australia, £1,849 in United Kingdom, $2,351 in United States.
How far does a Toyota MR2 go on a full tank?
About 638 km (396 miles) from its 60 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Toyota MR2's boot?
142 L, for the 2.0 3S-GE.
Cars like the MR2
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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