1996 Toyota Tercel Base 3AT
The 1996 Toyota Tercel Base 3AT is a 93-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 3-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,048 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 93 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Tercel measures 161.8 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,950 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,048 ($22,885 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $11,468 ($23,755 *) |
| Destination Charge | $420 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5E-FE, 1.5L DOHC 16-valve inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 93 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 100 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 74 x 87 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic multiport fuel injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.81 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.31 |
| Final Drive | 3.72 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 11.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam |
| Turning Diameter | 31.5 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum, 7.1 x 1.0 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 13 in., steel |
| Wheels Rear | 13 in., steel |
| Tires Front | 155/80SR13 |
| Tires Rear | 155/80SR13 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161.8 in |
| Width | 64.8 in |
| Height | 54.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 1,950 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 51.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars