Model year guide

1998 Toyota Tercel

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Toyota Tercel is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1998 Toyota Tercel at a glance

Combined27–30 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Toyota Tercel MPG & running costs

Combined27–30 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway33 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,350
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
Transmission3 options
Passenger volume81 cu ft
Cargo volume9 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$250 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Toyota Tercel costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,750
Fuel only$11,750
Per mile$0.16

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Toyota Tercel vehicles on record

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1998 Toyota Tercel — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1998 Toyota Tercel get?

The 1998 Toyota Tercel has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.