Gas Mileage

2002 Ford Taurus

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2002 Ford Taurus

2002 Ford Models

  1. Crown Victoria
  2. Crown Victoria CNG
  3. E150 Club Wagon
  4. E150 Econoline 2WD
  5. E250 Econoline 2WD
  6. Escape 2WD
  7. Escape 4WD
  8. Escort
  9. Escort ZX2
  10. Expedition 2WD
  11. Expedition 4WD
  12. Explorer 2WD
  13. Explorer 4WD
  14. Explorer FFV 4WD
  15. Explorer Sport 2WD
  16. Explorer Sport 4WD
  17. Explorer Sport Trac 2WD
  18. Explorer Sport Trac 4WD
  19. F150 Natural GAS
  20. F150 Pickup 2WD
  21. F150 Pickup 4WD
  22. Focus
  23. Focus Station Wagon
  24. Mustang
  25. Ranger Pickup 2WD
  26. Ranger Pickup 4WD
  27. Taurus
  28. Taurus Wagon
  29. Thunderbird
  30. Windstar FWD Cargo Van
  31. Windstar FWD Wagon
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Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder - Ethanol)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Taurus gets up to 20 MPG on the highway, 15 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 17 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
City
15 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
3.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Ethanol

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Taurus gets up to 25.10 MPG on the highway, 16.60 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19.58 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 51% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
25.10 MPG
Combined
19.58 MPG
City
16.60 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
105 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
17 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Taurus gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
3.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Taurus gets up to 35.40 MPG on the highway, 22.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.68 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
35.40 MPG
Combined
26.68 MPG
City
22.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
105 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
17 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Taurus gets up to 28 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
3.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Taurus gets up to 35.50 MPG on the highway, 22.30 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.78 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
35.50 MPG
Combined
26.78 MPG
City
22.30 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
105 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
17 Cubic Feet

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Taurus gets up to 27 MPG on the highway, 20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
20 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
3.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Taurus gets up to 35.10 MPG on the highway, 22.10 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.52 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
35.10 MPG
Combined
26.52 MPG
City
22.10 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume (4 Door):
105 Cubic Feet
Luggage Volume (4 Door):
17 Cubic Feet

Comparisions

2002 Large Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the large cars class in 2002 goes to the Chevrolet Impala with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 79% better than the worst in class vehicle, the RR Motor Cars Rolls Royce Park Ward.

Chevrolet Impala
25 MPG (Automatic - 3.4L - 6 Cylinder)
Toyota Avalon
24 MPG (Automatic - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Chrysler Concorde
23 MPG (Automatic - 2.7L - 6 Cylinder)
BMW 745LI
21 MPG (Automatic - 4.4L - 8 Cylinder)
Chrysler 300 M
21 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz S430
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.3L - 8 Cylinder)
Ford Crown Victoria
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz S600
17 MPG (Automatic - 5.8L - 12 Cylinder)
Cadillac Limousine
17 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
RR Motor Cars Rolls Royce Park Ward
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 12 Cylinder)
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