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Toyota · model year 1985
1985 Toyota Tercel
Subcompact · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
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The CarCody take
The 1985 Toyota Tercel is a gasoline subcompact car with front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 29 MPG combined, with 26 MPG city and 34 MPG highway. The listed annual fuel cost is $2,300, and tailpipe CO2 is 306.45 grams per mile.
Good to know
- 29 MPG combined EPA rating
- 34 MPG highway rating
- Front-wheel drive
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Watch for
- 26 MPG city rating is lower than highway economy
- $2,300 listed annual fuel cost
- 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile
- Subcompact size class
Who it suits. Drivers who prefer a manual five-speed Small-car shoppers focused on highway MPG Those seeking front-wheel drive
The 1985 Toyota Tercel is a straightforward small car for drivers who value a clear, manual-driving setup and modest gasoline use. Plan around its 29 MPG combined rating, with better results on highways and lower results in city traffic. The $2,300 annual fuel-cost figure gives the running-cost benchmark, while its 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile describes the tailpipe output. Choose it when those numbers and a compact front-wheel-drive format match your routine.
What it is
The 1985 Toyota Tercel is a subcompact car powered by gasoline. It uses front-wheel drive, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, and a five-speed manual transmission.
Its defining EPA figure is 29 MPG combined. That rating blends the car's 26 MPG city figure with its 34 MPG highway figure.
The numbers
The Tercel returns 26 MPG in city driving and 34 MPG on the highway. The 29 MPG combined rating gives one figure for mixed use, while the separate ratings show how traffic and open-road driving affect fuel economy.
Tailpipe emissions are listed at 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA-listed annual fuel cost is $2,300. That is the stated yearly fuel figure for this gasoline Tercel; your result will follow how much city and highway driving you do.
How it compares
The Tercel's highway rating is 8 MPG higher than its city rating, so steady road driving is more efficient than stop-and-go use. Its 29 MPG combined number is the useful point of comparison for mixed driving.
For other Toyota models, see Toyota cars.
Who it suits
This Tercel fits a buyer who wants a small gasoline car with front-wheel drive and is comfortable operating a manual transmission. Its strongest EPA result is the 34 MPG highway figure.
Trade-offs
The manual five-speed and front-wheel-drive layout define how this car is driven. Fuel economy changes noticeably between 26 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway, and the listed annual fuel cost is $2,300.
It is classified as a subcompact car, so its EPA category is smaller than larger car classes.
Verdict
The 1985 Toyota Tercel is a straightforward small car for drivers who value a clear, manual-driving setup and modest gasoline use. Plan around its 29 MPG combined rating, with better results on highways and lower results in city traffic. The $2,300 annual fuel-cost figure gives the running-cost benchmark, while its 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile describes the tailpipe output. Choose it when those numbers and a compact front-wheel-drive format match your routine.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 29 MPG
- City MPG
- 26 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,300
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 306 g per mile
- Model year
- 1985
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 1.5 L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 1985 Toyota Tercel's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 29 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
It is rated at 26 MPG in the city and 34 MPG on the highway.
How much fuel does the Tercel cost to run each year?
The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $2,300.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with a five-speed manual transmission.
Is the 1985 Tercel front-wheel drive?
Yes. The Tercel uses front-wheel drive.
What is its EPA vehicle class?
It is classified as a subcompact car.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
Its listed tailpipe output is 306.45 grams of CO2 per mile.
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