Diesel and petrol · 1979–1999

Toyota Starlet

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Toyota Starlet. By the official figures, the 1998 uses 5.1 L/100km.

Toyota Starlet in white
Fuel use
5.1 L/100km
1998 official
On a full tank
725 km
37 L tank
Seats
6

What a Starlet costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$14.99 per 100 km$1,649
Australia$2.42/L petrol$12.32 per 100 km$1,368
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£14.31 per 100 miles£1,002
United States$4.35/gal petrol$9.44 per 100 miles$1,274

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.

Starlet (Baleno-based), 2020–2027

Specs for the 1.5; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Starlet (Baleno-based)
Built
2020-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,990 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,520 mm

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,462 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
77 kW
Torque
138 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel tank
37 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

EP91 (5th generation), 1996–1999

Specs for the 1.3; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
EP91 (5th generation)
Built
1996-1999
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,740 mm
Width
1,640 mm
Height
1,400 mm
Wheelbase
2,300 mm
Kerb weight
828 kg
Boot
212 L

Engine

Engine
1.3 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
55 kW
Torque
115 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
40 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
1998Petrol5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
1996Petrol5.1 L/100km55 mpg46 mpg—
1984Petrol6.9 L/100km41 mpg34 mpg—

Toyota Starlet questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Toyota Starlet?

The 1998 Toyota Starlet uses 5.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Toyota Starlet cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,649 in New Zealand, $1,368 in Australia, £1,002 in United Kingdom, $1,274 in United States.

How far does a Toyota Starlet go on a full tank?

About 725 km from its 37 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Toyota Starlet's boot?

212 L, for the 1.5.

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