Makes FordTaurus

Ford Taurus MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 26 MPG combined in 2014–2015, the Taurus FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (1998–2001 and 2004–2007).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over

714.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2019 version, the Taurus FWD. Put it next to its 1986 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Ford Taurus has EPA ratings for 34 model years, 1986–2019, most often among large cars. In 2005 even its most efficient version shared the lowest rating of 10 midsize station wagons; it sat in its class's bottom five in nine model years.

Its best version ranked second (tied) of 18 midsize-large station wagons in 1990, behind the class leader, the Chevrolet Celebrity, and it placed in its class top five in 15 model years. In 2000 the Taurus became the first car with a flex-fuel version in EPA data.

Among 29 large cars, 2019

The Taurus placed 21st (tied). The class leader was the Hyundai Ioniq at 58 MPG. The next higher rating, 22 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

The Taurus, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1984–88ninth of 36midsize cars

1989–93tenth of 41midsize cars

1994–9812th of 33midsize cars

1999–03sixth of 19large cars

2004–08eighth of 34large cars

2009–13sixth of 30large cars

2014–1813th of 29large cars

Where the engine list turned over

1996
New: 3.4-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 21 MPG.
2000
New: 3.0-liter 6-cylinder flex-fuel. Best rating 20 → 20 MPG.
2008
New: 3.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 20 → 22 MPG.
2013
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 3.5-liter 6-cylinder flex-fuel. Best rating 22 → 25 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

Gasoline
Rated in 1986–2019.
Flex-fuel
Rated in 2000–2006 and 2013–2019.

All 34 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2019	Taurus FWD	21	18 / 26	19	5
2018	Taurus FWD	21	18 / 27	19	5
2016–2017	Taurus FWD	23	20 / 29	19	6
2014–2015	Taurus FWD	26	22 / 32	20	6
2013	Taurus FWD	25	22 / 31	20	6
2010–2012	Taurus FWD	22	18 / 28	20	4
2009	Taurus FWD	21	18 / 28	18	4
2008	Taurus FWD	22	18 / 28	18	4
2007	Taurus	20	18 / 25	20	1
2006	Taurus	20	18 / 25	20	2
2004–2005	Taurus	20	18 / 25	19	6
2003	Taurus	21	18 / 26	19	6
2002	Taurus	21	18 / 25	19	6
2001	Taurus	20	17 / 25	19	6
2000	Taurus	20	17 / 26	19	6
1999	Taurus	20	17 / 26	18	6
1998	Taurus	20	17 / 26	18	7
1997	Taurus	21	18 / 26	18	5
1996	Taurus	21	18 / 26	18	6
1994–1995	Taurus	21	18 / 27	19	7
1993	Taurus	21	18 / 27	18	7
1992	Taurus	21	18 / 26	19	5
1991	Taurus	21	18 / 26	18	5
1990	Taurus	21	18 / 26	18	7
1989	Taurus	21	19 / 27	18	8
1988	Taurus	24	21 / 29	18	9
1987	Taurus	24	21 / 29	19	6
1986	Taurus	23	19 / 29	19	6

Version names in the EPA list: Taurus, Taurus AWD, Taurus AWD FFV, Taurus FFV, Taurus FWD, Taurus FWD FFV, Taurus SHO, Taurus Wagon, Taurus Wagon 3.0 A/C, Taurus Wagon FFV, Taurus Wagon V6 A/C, Taurus X AWD, Taurus X FWD.

Same class, 2019

Hyundai Ioniq58 MPG Cadillac XTS22 MPG Genesis G8021 MPG Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG