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1994 Ford Thunderbird MPG & fuel economy

The 1994 Ford Thunderbird is a midsize car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1993 model. Among 30 midsize cars rated for 1994, it ranks 17th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1994 #17 of 30 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1994 Ford Thunderbird's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway2410.29.8
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1994 Midsize Cars

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  1. 1Mazda 62626 MPG $1,788
  2. 2Buick Century24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Dodge Spirit23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Plymouth Acclaim23 MPG $2,022
  6. 17Ford Thunderbird19 MPG $2,447
  7. 30Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit III/Spur III11 MPG $5,386
1994 ThunderbirdOther midsize carsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

Thunderbird MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Thunderbird		 Gas 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 4.6L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Thunderbird		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl supercharged · 5-speed manual
Thunderbird		 Gas 16 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,118
RWD · 3.8L 6-cyl supercharged · 4-speed automatic
Thunderbird		 Gas 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.8L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
101 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

1994 Ford Thunderbird vs. rivals

vs Mercury Cougar 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Regal 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Regal saves $122/yr vs Chevrolet Lumina 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Lumina saves $122/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Cutlass Supreme saves $122/yr vs Pontiac Grand Prix 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Grand Prix saves $122/yr vs Hyundai Sonata 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Sonata saves $233/yr vs Nissan Maxima 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Thunderbird saves $515/yr vs Mazda 929 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Thunderbird saves $671/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1994 Ford Thunderbird?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 18 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1994 Ford Thunderbird use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1994 Ford Thunderbird?

The 1994 Ford Thunderbird's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1994 Ford Thunderbird per year?

About $2,447 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $16.32 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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