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Fuel economy details

Merkur Scorpio 1989

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 2 versions of this vehicle. The overview shows the published range; open each version to compare its powertrain and operating estimates.

17–18published combined MPG
15–16 / 21–22published city / highway MPG
$3,700–$3,950estimated annual fuel-cost range

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

Configuration comparison

What changes across the published versions

These 2 EPA configurations are listed for this model year. Compare the exact powertrain before relying on a single rating.

Highest combined rating(FFS) · Manual 5-spd reaches 18 combined MPG.
Lowest estimated annual cost(FFS) · Manual 5-spd is listed at $3,700 per year.
Published range17–18 combined MPG, a difference of 1.

Estimated annual fuel costs differ by up to $250 across the published configurations.

(FFS) · Automatic 4-spd

17 combined MPG
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
Vehicle classMidsize Cars
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Tailpipe CO₂522 g/mi
EPA base modelScorpio

Efficiency and cost

Estimated annual petroleum use
17.5 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison
costs $7,750 more

Interior space

Luggage volume
20 cu ft

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 105 EPA records from 1989 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position
At or above 10%
Combined MPG vs median
3 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median
$600 higher than the class median.

(FFS) · Manual 5-spd

18 combined MPG
Fuel typeRegular Gasoline
Vehicle classMidsize Cars
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Tailpipe CO₂493 g/mi
EPA base modelScorpio

Efficiency and cost

Estimated annual petroleum use
16.5 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison
costs $6,500 more

Interior space

Luggage volume
20 cu ft

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 105 EPA records from 1989 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position
At or above 24%
Combined MPG vs median
2 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median
$350 higher than the class median.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 13, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.