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1991 Ford Probe MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 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 1990 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 14th 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, 1991 #14 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 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 1991 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Eagle Summit29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  6. 14Ford Probe24 MPG $1,938
  7. 45Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1991 ProbeOther compact carsClass median: $2,114/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 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
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
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1991 Ford Probe vs. rivals

vs Buick Skylark 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Am 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Topaz 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Probe saves $84/yr vs Plymouth Sundance 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Sundance saves $78/yr vs Chevrolet Beretta 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Jetta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Jetta saves $78/yr vs Subaru Legacy/Outback 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Probe saves $176/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Golf/GTI saves $78/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 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 1991 Ford Probe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Ford Probe?

The 1991 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 1991 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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