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Toyota iQ fuel consumption

Of all Toyota iQ modifications produced from 2009 to 2015 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 25% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 30% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 20% higher. Starting from 2009 Toyota iQ average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2014 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became slightly above industry 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 iQAll carmakersToyota iQ
2009+14%+30% +14%+20%
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2010+16%+30% +16%+20%
2011+19%+30% +19%+20%
2012+21%+30% +23%+20%
2013+23%+30% +27%-
2014+26%+30% +30%-
2015+27%+30% +33%-
2009 - 2015

Toyota iQ 2009 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines49.5 MPG
4.8 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+30%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines58.8 MPG
4.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+20%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Toyota iQ 2009 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.3 liters per 100 km or 7% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Toyota iQ with automatic transmission consumes around 0.8 litres per 100 km or 14% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Toyota iQ advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.3 petrol engine and manual transmission (Toyota iQ 2009 1.3 98 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.0 liter petrol engine
Toyota iQ 2009 1.0 68 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
42.0 MPG
5.6 l/100km+30%
Toyota iQ 2009 1.0 Automatic 68 HP automatic 50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km
39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km+28%
1.3 liter petrol engine
Toyota iQ 2009 1.3 98 HP manual 48.0 MPG
4.9 l/100km
39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km+22%
Toyota iQ 2009 1.3 Automatic 98 HP automatic 46.1 MPG
5.1 l/100km
32.7 MPG
7.2 l/100km+41%
1.4 liter diesel engine
Toyota iQ 2009 1.4 D 90 HP manual 58.8 MPG
4.0 l/100km
49.0 MPG
4.8 l/100km+20%

* - 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.