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1997 Ford Probe MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Ford Probe is a subcompact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 41 subcompact cars rated for 1997, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 23 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #14 of 41 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Ford Probe's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City239.810.2
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1997 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro40 MPG $1,162
  2. 2Suzuki Swift35 MPG $1,329
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Ford Aspire33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Toyota Tercel31 MPG $1,500
  6. 14Ford Probe25 MPG $1,860
  7. 41Ferrari Ferrari 45611 MPG $5,386
1997 ProbeOther subcompact 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Probe		 Gas 23 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Probe		 Gas 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Probe		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,821
FWD · 2.5L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Probe		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,962

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
80 cu ft
Cargo volume
19 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1997 Ford Probe vs. rivals

vs Mazda MX-6 26 MPG · $1,788/yr MX-6 saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Cabrio 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Probe saves $78/yr vs Hyundai Tiburon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Probe saves $162/yr vs Eagle Talon 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Probe saves $162/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Probe saves $162/yr vs Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Probe saves $78/yr vs Toyota Celica 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Celica saves $199/yr vs Saturn SC 28 MPG · $1,661/yr SC saves $199/yr vs Toyota Paseo 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Paseo saves $257/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Ford Probe?

Up to 25 MPG combined (23 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 20 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1997 Ford Probe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Ford Probe?

The 1997 Ford Probe's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.8 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Ford Probe per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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