Fuel economy details

Merkur Scorpio 1989

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

18combined MPG

16 / 21city / highway MPG

$3,700estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

(FFS) · Manual 5-spd

18 combined MPG

Fuel typeRegular Gasoline

Vehicle classMidsize Cars

DriveRear-Wheel Drive

TransmissionManual 5-spd

Tailpipe CO₂493 g/mi

EPA base modelScorpio

Efficiency and cost

Estimated annual petroleum use: 16.5 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: costs $6,500 more

Interior space

Luggage volume: 20 cu ft

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 105 EPA records from 1989 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 24%
Combined MPG vs median: 2 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $350 higher than the class median.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.