Gas Mileage

2004 Ford Taurus

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2004 Ford Taurus

2004 Ford Models

  1. Crown Victoria
  2. E150 Club Wagon
  3. E150 Econoline 2WD
  4. E250 Econoline 2WD
  5. Escape 2WD
  6. Escape 4WD
  7. Expedition 2WD
  8. Expedition 4WD
  9. Explorer 2WD
  10. Explorer 4WD
  11. Explorer FFV 2WD
  12. Explorer FFV 4WD
  13. Explorer Sport Trac 2WD FFV
  14. Explorer Sport Trac 4WD FFV
  15. F150 Natural GAS
  16. F150 Pickup 2WD
  17. F150 Pickup 4WD
  18. Focus
  19. Focus Station Wagon
  20. Freestar Cargo Van FWD
  21. Freestar Wagon FWD
  22. Mustang
  23. Ranger Pickup 2WD
  24. Ranger Pickup 4WD
  25. Taurus
  26. Taurus Wagon
  27. Thunderbird
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

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 25.80 MPG on the highway, 16.30 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19.54 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
25.80 MPG
Combined
19.54 MPG
City
16.30 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 26 MPG on the highway, 19 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 37% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
City
19 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 33.60 MPG on the highway, 21.10 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 25.34 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 59% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
33.60 MPG
Combined
25.34 MPG
City
21.10 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

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 22 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 35% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27 MPG
Combined
22 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 34.80 MPG on the highway, 21.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.13 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 60% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
34.80 MPG
Combined
26.13 MPG
City
21.70 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 34.60 MPG on the highway, 22.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 26.47 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 56% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
34.60 MPG
Combined
26.47 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

Comparisions

2004 Large Cars

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the large cars class in 2004 goes to the Chevrolet Impala with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 25 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 108% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Bentley Bentley Arnage LWB.

Chevrolet Impala
25 MPG (Automatic - 3.4L - 6 Cylinder)
Chrysler Concorde / LHS
24 MPG (Automatic - 2.7L - 6 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx
24 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 6 Cylinder)
Lincoln Mercury Town Car
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
Lexus LS 430
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.3L - 8 Cylinder)
Ford Crown Victoria
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
Jaguar Jaguar XJR 4.2 Litre
20 MPG (Automatic - 4.2L - 8 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz Maybach 62
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Mercedes Benz Maybach 57
14 MPG (Automatic - 5.5L - 12 Cylinder)
Bentley Bentley Arnage LWB
12 MPG (Automatic - 6.8L - 8 Cylinder)
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