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1989 Ford Aerostar Van MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Ford Aerostar Van is a van offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 24 vans rated for 1989, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #5 of 24 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Ford Aerostar Van's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1989 Vans

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  1. 1GMC Safari20 MPG $2,325
  2. 2Toyota Van20 MPG $2,325
  3. 3Chevrolet Astro Cargo20 MPG $2,325
  4. 4Mitsubishi Van19 MPG $2,447
  5. 5Ford Aerostar Van18 MPG $2,583
  6. 24Chevrolet Sport Van12 MPG $3,875
1989 Aerostar VanOther vansClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Aerostar Van MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Aerostar Van		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Aerostar Van		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1989 Ford Aerostar Van vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Van 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Van saves $136/yr vs GMC Rally 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Van saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Van saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet G30 Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Van saves $152/yr vs GMC Vandura 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Van saves $152/yr vs Volkswagen Vanagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Aerostar Van saves $152/yr vs GMC Safari 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Safari saves $258/yr vs Toyota Van 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Van saves $258/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Astro Cargo saves $258/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Ford Aerostar Van?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Ford Aerostar Van use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Ford Aerostar Van?

The 1989 Ford Aerostar Van's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Ford Aerostar Van per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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