2001 · Large Car · Gas / Flex-fuel

2001 Ford Taurus MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 Ford Taurus is a large car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2000 model. Among 19 large cars rated for 2001, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2001 #4 of 19 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2001 Ford Taurus's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2001 Large Cars

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1Chevrolet Impala22 MPG $2,114
2Dodge Intrepid21 MPG $2,214
3Toyota Avalon21 MPG $2,214
4Ford Taurus20 MPG $2,325
5Buick LeSabre20 MPG $2,325
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19Rolls-Royce Park Ward13 MPG $4,558

2001 TaurusOther large carsClass median: $2,447/yr

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

Taurus MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Taurus	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Taurus	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Taurus Wagon	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Taurus Wagon	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Taurus Wagon FFV	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Taurus FFV	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 105 cu ft
Cargo volume: 17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2001 Ford Taurus vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Bonneville 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Concorde 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler 300 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Taurus saves $122/yr vs Buick LeSabre 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Intrepid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Intrepid saves $111/yr vs Toyota Avalon 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Avalon saves $111/yr vs Chrysler LHS 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Taurus saves $122/yr vs Chevrolet Impala 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Impala saves $211/yr vs Buick Park Avenue 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 Ford Taurus?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2001 Ford Taurus use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 Ford Taurus?