Toyota Vios fuel consumption: How efficient is this subcompact sedan?

Updated Feb 14, 2023 | Same topic: Best Advice for Car Buyers

Figures were taken from when we gave it a thorough test drive.

If you’re getting a sedan, then it is highly likely that you are considering the Toyota Vios. For most who do, choosing a sedan is also rooted in the fact that they are reputedly fuel-efficient. This is on top of the fact that sedans are typically smaller than SUVs, many crossovers, MPVs, and pickup trucks, so they’re easier to park.

A picture of the Toyota Vios G parked in the middle of a backwoods road.

The Toyota Vios G

So, how is the Toyota Vios’ fuel consumption? Let us share what we’ve found when we drove the 2021 Toyota Vios G.

Toyota Vios: Relevant specs

Before listing off fuel consumption numbers, do note that the Toyota Vios’ fuel tank capacity is at 42 liters. That’s roughly the average when compared to other subcompact sedans in the local market.

To put that into perspective, the Nissan Almera has 35 liters of fuel capacity. In turn, the Mitsubishi Mirage has 42 liters, the Honda City has 40 liters, the Hyundai Accent 1.6-liter trims have 45 liters while the Mazda3 has 52 liters.

A picture of the Toyota Vios G's engine bay.

The Vios G's 1.5-liter 2NR-FE inline-4 gasoline engine

Like most sedans in its segment, the Toyota Vios’ fuel type is of course gasoline. Its manufacturer recommends 93 octane gasoline at the minimum.

As mentioned, the Vios variant we got to test is the Vios G 1.5 CVT. It uses the 1.5-liter 2NR-FE Dual VVT-i inline-4 gasoline engine. The said engine is capable of making up to 106 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a continuously variable transmission.

The Vios G also has a curb weight of 1,075 kg. During testing, two there were also two occupants aboard the vehicle.

Toyota Vios: Fairly efficient

On the highway, specifically the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), the Vios G we tested managed to return 19.9 km/L while traveling at an average speed of 90 km/h.

For mixed driving conditions (city and highway), the Toyota-made subcompact sedan clocked in 12.2 km/L.

Compared to other sedans with inline-4 engines we’ve tested so far, we can say that those figures are fairly efficient.

A picture of the Vios G's front wheels.

Of note, the Vios G comes standard with a set of 16-inch wheels wrapped 195/60 tires.

Of course, we can surmise that the lighter 1.3-liter Vios trims could return even better figures. After all, those variants come with a smaller engine, and are typically lighter compared to the 1.5-liter versions.

At the moment however, we cannot provide actual fuel efficiency numbers for the 1.3-liter Vios trims as we are yet to give them a thorough test drive.

For more car buying guides, the latest car news and Toyota Vios price second hand, keep it here on Philkotse.

Know more about Toyota Vios 2024

Toyota Vios

Competing in the subcompact sedan segment, the Toyota Vios 2023 is the top sales contributor for the Japanese automaker. The price for the Toyota Vios in the Philippines ranges from PHP 732,000 to PHP 1,055,000. A total of 7 Toyota Vios variants are offered, with the top-of-the-line Vios GR-S variant coming with a tag of PHP 1,055,000. Two engine options are available in the range, which can be connected to either a 5-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Dimensions-wise, the subcompact sedan spans 4,425 mm in length, 1,730 mm in width, and 1,475 mm in height. The main rivals of the Toyota vehicle include the Honda City, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Nissan Almera.

The Toyota Vios is not only the best-selling model in the Japanese automaker's lineup, but the entire Philippine market. It serves as a reliable subcompact sedan for those who are looking for a daily driver. Also, the Vios is proudly Philippine-assembled which supports Filipino automotive workers. Now, the vehicle is competing in its respective class head high using the refreshed body released by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) in the country last 2020.

₱ 732,000 - ₱ 1,055,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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