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Toyota Corolla 1997 fuel consumption

Toyota Corolla from 1997 to 2001 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 6% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. Starting from 1997 Toyota Corolla average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 1999 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. For more details, see the table below.

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

YearGasoline cars
All carmakersToyota Corolla
1997+3%+4%
Show all years
1998+3%+4%
1999+3%insignificant
2000+4%insignificant

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Toyota Corolla.

1997 - 2000

Toyota Corolla 1997 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines30.4 MPG
7.7 l/100km
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *insignificant

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Toyota Corolla 1997 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 11% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Toyota Corolla with automatic transmission consumes around 1.1 litres per 100 km or 16% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

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 Corolla 1997 1.6 110 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Toyota Corolla with 1.3 petrol engine and manual transmission (Toyota Corolla 1997 1.3 86 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.3 86 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+1%
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.3 86 HP automatic 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km0%
Toyota Corolla 1999 1.3 G6 86 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+6%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.6 107 HP automatic 27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km+8%
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.6 110 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+5%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 2.0 D 72 HP manual 36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+3%
1997 - 2000

Toyota Corolla 1997 sedan fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines29.9 MPG
7.9 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines29.5 MPG
8.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *insignificant

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Toyota Corolla 1997 with automatic transmission consumes on average 1 liters per 100 km or 14% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Toyota Corolla with automatic transmission consumes around 0.9 litres per 100 km or 13% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Toyota Corolla fuel economy is slightly worse than 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 Corolla 1997 1.6 110 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Toyota Corolla with 1.3 petrol engine and manual transmission (Toyota Corolla 1997 1.3 86 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.3 86 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km+1%
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.3 86 HP automatic 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km0%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.6 107 HP automatic 27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km+8%
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.6 110 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+5%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 2.0 D 72 HP manual 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+5%
1997 - 2001

Toyota Corolla 1997 Wagon wagon fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines27.9 MPG
8.4 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines29.9 MPG
7.9 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *insignificant
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *insignificant
ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.3 liter petrol engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 Wagon 1.3 86 HP manual 33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km
33.6 MPG
7.0 l/100km-1%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 Wagon 1.6 107 HP automatic 26.1 MPG
9.0 l/100km
25.0 MPG
9.4 l/100km+4%
Toyota Corolla 1997 Wagon 1.6 110 HP manual 29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+4%
1.8 liter petrol engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 1.8 i 16V 110 HP 4x4 manual 24.8 MPG
9.5 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Toyota Corolla 1997 Wagon 2.0 D 72 HP manual 35.1 MPG
6.7 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km-1%

* - 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.