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1991 Mercury Capri MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Mercury Capri is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG. Among 63 subcompact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 29th 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 22 MPG city · 28 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, 1991 #29 of 63 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Mercury Capri's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1991 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Geo Metro47 MPG $989
  2. 2Chevrolet Sprint40 MPG $1,162
  3. 3Pontiac Firefly40 MPG $1,162
  4. 4Suzuki Swift40 MPG $1,162
  5. 5Daihatsu Charade34 MPG $1,368
  6. 29Mercury Capri24 MPG $1,938
  7. 63Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental10 MPG $5,925
1991 CapriOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,022/yr

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

Capri MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Capri		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
Capri		 Gas 21 MPG 26 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Capri		 Gas 21 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
64 cu ft
Cargo volume
6 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

1991 Mercury Capri vs. rivals

vs Subaru XT 25 MPG · $1,860/yr XT saves $78/yr vs Toyota Celica 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Celica saves $149/yr vs Saturn SC 25 MPG · $1,860/yr SC saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Cabriolet 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cabriolet saves $78/yr vs Volkswagen Fox 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Fox saves $78/yr vs Honda Prelude 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Capri saves $176/yr vs Nissan NX 28 MPG · $1,661/yr NX saves $277/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Mercury Capri?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 22 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 Mercury Capri use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1991 Mercury Capri?

The 1991 Mercury Capri's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 Mercury Capri 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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