1998 Toyota Paseo Convertible MT
Photo: 1997 Toyota Paseo front 7.22.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1998 Toyota Paseo 1.5i by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1996 Toyota Paseo 1.5i (52988435635) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1996 Toyota Paseo (4604108374) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Toyota Paseo rear 20080220 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (L50, 1996–1999); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1997 Toyota Paseo front 7.22.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Toyota Paseo 1.5i by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Toyota Paseo 1.5i (52988435635) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Toyota Paseo (4604108374) by Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Toyota Paseo rear 20080220 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1998 Toyota Paseo Convertible MT is a 93-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 convertible with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 93 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 100 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Paseo measures 163.6 inches long on a 93.7-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| 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), return-less fuel system |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 163.6 in |
| Width | 65.4 in |
| Height | 51 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1998 Toyota Paseo Convertible MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1998 Toyota Paseo.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.