Makes MercuryCougar

Mercury Cougar MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 1999–2000. Its weakest year peaked at 19 MPG (1984–1985, 1987 and 1993–1997).

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625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2002 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mercury Cougar has EPA ratings for 18 model years, 1984–2002, most often among midsize cars. It shared or held the spot of the most fuel-efficient Mercury nameplate in 2000–2002; in 2002 the Mercury Sable came next.

Among 48 compact cars, 2002

The Cougar placed 23rd (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 41 MPG. The next higher rating, 25 MPG, is shared by five nameplates.

The Cougar, five years at a time

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

1984–8833rd of 40compact cars

1989–9320th of 41midsize cars

1994–9820th of 33midsize cars

1999–0320th of 46compact cars

Where the engine list turned over

1994
New: 4.6-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 19 MPG.
1999
New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 19 → 25 MPG.

All 18 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2001–2002	Cougar	24	21 / 31	21	3
2000	Cougar	25	21 / 31	21	3
1999	Cougar	25	21 / 31	20	4
1997	Cougar	19	16 / 24	18	2
1993–1996	Cougar	19	17 / 24	18	2
1992	Cougar	20	18 / 25	18	2
1991	Cougar	20	17 / 24	18	2
1990	Cougar	20	17 / 24	18	3
1989	Cougar	20	17 / 25	17	3
1988	Cougar	21	18 / 25	18	2
1987	Cougar	19	17 / 24	19	2
1986	Cougar	20	18 / 24	18	5
1985	Cougar	19	17 / 24	17	6
1984	Cougar	19	17 / 24	16	10

Same class, 2002

Toyota Prius41 MPG Mazda Protege/Protege 524 MPG Toyota Camry24 MPG BMW M15 MPG