1984 · Compact Car · Gas

1984 Ford Tempo MPG & fuel economy

The 1984 Ford Tempo is a compact car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 21 to 24 MPG. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1984, it ranks 21st 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 · 29 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, 1984 #21 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1984 Ford Tempo'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 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1984 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  2. 2Mercury Lynx Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  3. 3Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Mercury Lynx32 MPG $1,453
  5. 5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  6. 21Ford Tempo24 MPG $1,938
  7. 45Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1984 TempoOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Tempo MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
— · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
— · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
— · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo		 Gas 20 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
— · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
— · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
—
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1984 Ford Tempo vs. rivals

vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Firenza 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Firenza saves $149/yr vs Buick Skyhawk 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Skyhawk saves $149/yr vs Mazda 626 25 MPG · $1,860/yr 626 saves $78/yr vs Oldsmobile Omega 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Tempo saves $84/yr vs Peugeot 505 Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Tempo saves $283/yr vs Peugeot 604 24 MPG · $2,312/yr Tempo saves $375/yr vs Peugeot 505 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Tempo saves $510/yr vs Ford Tempo Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Tempo Diesel saves $305/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1984 Ford Tempo Diesel (34 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1984 Ford Tempo?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 21 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1984 Ford Tempo use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1984 Ford Tempo?

The 1984 Ford Tempo'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 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1984 Ford Tempo 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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