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Mercury Sable MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 22 MPG combined in 2008, the Sable FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (1986–1987, 1998–2001 and 2004–2005).

Mercury Sable: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1986–2009152025MPG19861990199520002005200922 MPG peaklowest peak 20Mercury Sable: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year152025MPG19861988199019921994199619982000200220042009peak 22
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its class
714.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2009 version, the Sable FWD. Put it next to its 1986 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Mercury Sable has EPA ratings for 22 model years, 1986–2009, most often among midsize 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 eight 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 seven model years.

In 2001 the Sable became the first station wagon with a flex-fuel version in EPA data. That run of rated years is the longest among 64 station wagon nameplates on this site.

Among 35 large cars, 2009

The Sable placed fifth (tied). The class leader was the Honda Accord at 25 MPG. The next higher rating, 23 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 35 large cars rated for 200910152025Sable 21median 19AccordBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 35 large cars rated for 200910152025Sable 21median 19

The Sable, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among midsize cars.

1984–8817th of 36
1989–93tenth of 41
1994–9812th of 33
1999–0323rd of 45

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1986–2005 and 2008–2009.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2001–2005.

All 22 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2009Sable FWD2118 / 28192
2008Sable FWD2218 / 28192
2004–2005Sable2018 / 25196
2003Sable2118 / 26196
2002Sable2118 / 25196
2001Sable2017 / 25196
1999–2000Sable2017 / 26194
1998Sable2017 / 26184
1997Sable2118 / 26194
1996Sable2118 / 26204
1995Sable2118 / 27194
1993–1994Sable2118 / 27204
1992Sable2118 / 26194
1991Sable2118 / 26184
1990Sable2118 / 26185
1988–1989Sable2118 / 27186
1987Sable2017 / 26193
1986Sable2018 / 26194

Version names in the EPA list: Sable, Sable (FFV), Sable AWD, Sable FWD, Sable Wagon, Sable Wagon (FFV), Sable Wagon 3.0 A/C, Sable Wagon V6 A/C.

Same class, 2009

Honda Accord25 MPGHyundai Genesis21 MPGPontiac G820 MPGBentley Arnage11 MPG

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