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1990 Ford Probe MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Ford Probe is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 38 compact cars rated for 1990, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1990 #13 of 38 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1990 Ford Probe's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1990 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Isuzu Stylus30 MPG $1,550
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Mazda 323 Protege28 MPG $1,661
  6. 13Ford Probe24 MPG $1,938
  7. 38Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1990 ProbeOther compact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Probe MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Probe		 Gas 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Probe		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Probe		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Probe		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Probe		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.2L 4-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Probe		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.2L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1990 Ford Probe vs. rivals

vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Shadow 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Sundance 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Probe saves $84/yr vs Pontiac Grand Am 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Probe saves $84/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Probe saves $84/yr vs Chevrolet Beretta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Beretta saves $78/yr vs Honda Accord 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Probe saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Ford Probe?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Ford Probe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Ford Probe?

The 1990 Ford Probe's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1990 Ford Probe per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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