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1987 Ford Tempo MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 Ford Tempo is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 55 compact cars rated for 1987, it ranks 20th 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 22 MPG city · 31 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, 1987 #20 of 55 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1987 Ford Tempo's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1987 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Ford Escort31 MPG $1,500
  3. 3Mercury Lynx31 MPG $1,500
  4. 4Ford Escort Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  5. 5Mercury Lynx Diesel35 MPG $1,586
  6. 20Ford Tempo25 MPG $1,860
  7. 55Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1987 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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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo		 Gas 19 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo AWD		 Gas 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1987 Ford Tempo vs. rivals

vs Dodge Shadow 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Topaz 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Renault GTA 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Sundance 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Subaru Sedan 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Camry 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Camry saves $72/yr vs Honda Accord 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Accord saves $72/yr vs Chevrolet Beretta 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Jetta saves $72/yr vs Buick Skyhawk 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Skyhawk saves $72/yr vs Oldsmobile Firenza 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Firenza saves $72/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 Ford Tempo?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 Ford Tempo use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 Ford Tempo?

The 1987 Ford Tempo's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1987 Ford Tempo 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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