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2003 Ford Taurus MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Ford Taurus is a large car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 21 large cars rated for 2003, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 18 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #5 of 21 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Ford Taurus's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City187.713.1
Highway2611.19.0
Combined218.911.2

How it ranks among 2003 Large Cars

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  1. 1Dodge Intrepid22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Toyota Avalon22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Chevrolet Impala22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Chrysler Concorde/LHS22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Ford Taurus21 MPG $2,214
  6. 21Mercury Marauder17 MPG $3,485
2003 TaurusOther large carsClass median: $2,583/yr

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Taurus MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Taurus		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Taurus		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Taurus		 Flex-fuel 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
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		 Flex-fuel 17 MPG 24 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
423 g/mi

2003 Ford Taurus vs. rivals

vs Pontiac Bonneville 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick LeSabre 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Impala 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Impala saves $101/yr vs Dodge Intrepid 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Intrepid saves $101/yr vs Toyota Avalon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Avalon saves $101/yr vs Chrysler Concorde/LHS 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Concorde/LHS saves $101/yr vs Chrysler 300 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Taurus saves $233/yr vs Buick Park Avenue 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Grand Marquis 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Taurus saves $369/yr vs Mercury Marauder 17 MPG · $3,485/yr Taurus saves $1,271/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Ford Taurus?

Up to 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 19 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Ford Taurus use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Ford Taurus?

The 2003 Ford Taurus's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 7.7 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Ford Taurus per year?

About $2,214 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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