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Toyota Carina E fuel consumption

Of all Toyota Carina E modifications produced from 1992 to 1996 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 11% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 9% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 12% higher. Starting from 1992 Toyota Carina E average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 1995 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became significantly higher than average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersToyota Carina EAll carmakersToyota Carina E
1992+5%+10% +2%+12%
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1993+5%+10% +3%+12%
1994+6%+10% +3%+12%
1995+5%+11% +2%+12%
1996+4%+11% +2%+12%
1992 - 1996

Toyota Carina E 1992 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines28.4 MPG
8.3 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+9%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+12%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Toyota Carina E 1992 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 3% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Toyota Carina E with automatic transmission consumes around 2 litres per 100 km or 25% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Toyota Carina E advertised fuel economy is one of the best, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is significantly above average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 petrol engine and manual transmission (Toyota Carina E 1992 1.6 116 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Toyota Carina E with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Toyota Carina E 1994 2.0 175 Hp 175 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.6 liter petrol engine
Toyota Carina E 1992 1.6 116 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+6%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Toyota Carina E 1995 1.8 107 HP manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+9%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Toyota Carina E 1992 2.0 133 Hp 133 HP manual 30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km+3%
Toyota Carina E 1992 2.0 133 Hp Automatic 133 HP automatic 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
23.8 MPG
9.9 l/100km+25%
Toyota Carina E 1992 2.0 158 Hp 158 HP manual 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
26.7 MPG
8.8 l/100km+4%
Toyota Carina E 1994 2.0 175 Hp 175 HP manual 30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Toyota Carina E 1992 2.0 D 73 HP manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+12%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.