1995 Toyota Tercel Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

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Fuel tank capacity

11.9gal · 45 L

The 1995 Toyota Tercel has a fuel tank capacity of 11.9 gallons (45 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 417 highway miles or 321–333 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

11.9 gal · Smaller than 97% of 1995 models we list.

Highway range
417 mi
City range
321–333 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
30–31 MPG
EPA size class
Subcompact Cars

1995 Toyota Tercel fuel tank capacity by trim

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Engine
no difference

All 3 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
2dr Coupe 1.5L 4cyl 4M · FWD MPG 28 / 35Range 333 / 417 mi 1.5L 4cyl 4M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 28 / 35 333 / 417 mi
DX 2dr Coupe 1.5L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 27 / 35Range 321 / 417 mi 1.5L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 27 / 35 321 / 417 mi
DX 4dr Sedan 1.5L 4cyl 5M · FWD MPG 27 / 35Range 321 / 417 mi 1.5L 4cyl 5M FWD 11.9 gal45 L 27 / 35 321 / 417 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 1995 Toyota Tercel goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 30 MPG, a full 11.9-gallon tank covers about 357 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full11.9417321
3/48.9312241
1/26.0208161
1/43.010480
1/81.55240

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 500 gallons, roughly 42 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 40.8 MPG in the Tercel (7 drivers), about 486 miles on a full 11.9-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
30–31 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
287–296 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 1995 Toyota Tercel

$50.81 to fill the 11.9-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
11.9 galRegular$4.27$50.81$38.11

By region, 11.9-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$47.84
Midwest$4.27$50.81
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$44.03
Rocky Mountain$4.46$53.07
West Coast$5.42$64.50
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$70.09

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 11.9-gallon tank$50.81
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$2,135

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Tercel tank size in other years

The 1995 Tercel uses the same 11.9 gal tank as every Tercel since 1990.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
1998 Tercel 11.9 gal 417 mi
1997 Tercel 11.9 gal 417 mi
1996 Tercel 11.9 gal 428 mi
1995 Tercel 11.9 gal 417 mi
1994 Tercel 11.9 gal 393 mi
1993 Tercel 11.9 gal 393 mi
1992 Tercel 11.9 gal 393 mi
1991 Tercel 11.9 gal 405 mi
1990 Tercel 11.9 gal 393 mi
Toyota Tercel fuel tank by model year

1995 Toyota Tercel vs similar 1995 coupes

The Tercel has the largest tank of the two 1995 coupes compared here, 11.9 gallons against 11.9 for the Hyundai Scoupe.

1995 modelTankLongest highway range
Toyota Tercel 11.9 gal 417 mi
Hyundai Scoupe 11.9 gal 393 mi

Other 1995 coupes of a similar size, one model per brand.

1995 Toyota Tercel fuel pump and gauge parts

These are the part numbers the makers list for the 1995 Toyota Tercel. Check the fuel system recalls first: recall repairs are free.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1995 Toyota Tercel?

The 1995 Toyota Tercel holds 11.9 gallons (45 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 1995 Toyota Tercel gas tank hold?

The 1995 Toyota Tercel tank holds 45 liters, or 11.9 gallons in US gallons.

How far can a 1995 Toyota Tercel go on a full tank?

About 417 miles on the highway and 321–333 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 1995 Toyota Tercel go on a quarter tank?

About 104 highway miles or 80 in town from the 11.9-gallon tank, which has roughly 3.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 1995 Toyota Tercel really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 40.8 MPG in the 1995 Toyota Tercel (7 drivers), which works out to about 486 miles on a full 11.9-gallon tank.

What gas does the 1995 Toyota Tercel take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1995 Toyota Tercel?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 11.9-gallon tank from empty costs $50.81. It ranges from $44.03 in the Gulf Coast to $70.09 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1995 Toyota Tercel?

About 74 pounds for the 11.9-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 1995 Toyota Tercel have a bigger gas tank than the Hyundai Scoupe?

No, they match: both top out at 11.9 gallons in 1995.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

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