Diesel and petrol · 1979–1999
Toyota Starlet
MPG, running costs and specs for the Toyota Starlet. By the official figures, the 1998 gets 46 mpg, about $1,274 a year in the US.

- MPG
- 46 mpg
- 1998 official · 5.1 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,274
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 451 miles
- 37 L tank
- Seats
- 6
What a Starlet costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $9.44 per 100 miles | $1,274 |
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $14.99 per 100 km | $1,649 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $12.32 per 100 km | $1,367 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £14.31 per 100 miles | £1,002 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 5.1 L/100km | 55 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 1984 | Petrol | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
Toyota Starlet questions
What MPG does the Toyota Starlet get?
The 1998 Toyota Starlet gets 46 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.1 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Toyota Starlet cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,274 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Toyota Starlet go on a full tank?
About 451 miles (725 km) from its 37 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Toyota Starlet's trunk?
212 L, for the 1.5.
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