Mercury · 1984–2002 · Gas
Mercury Cougar MPG by year
The EPA has rated 18 model years of the Mercury Cougar, from 1984 to 2002. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2000, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2002 model is 26% more efficient than the best 1984 model (24 vs. 19 MPG). The 2002 model is about as efficient as the median compact car (24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Cougar, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Cougar model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2001 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2000 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,860 |
| 1999 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1997 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
16 / 24 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1996 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1995 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1994 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 20 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1993 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1992 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 25 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 1991 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 19 | — | 2 | $2,325 |
| 1990 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 24 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,325 |
| 1989 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 25 | 20.5 | — | 3 | $2,325 |
| 1988 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 25 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 1987 | Gas | 19 MPG | 17 / 24 | 24 | — | 2 | $2,447 |
| 1986 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 24 | 25 | — | 5 | $2,325 |
| 1985 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 24 | 25 | — | 5 | $2,447 |
| 1984 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
17 / 24 | 24 | — | 9 | $2,447 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mercury Cougar year has the best fuel economy?
The 1999 Mercury Cougar, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Mercury Cougar year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,447 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Mercury Cougar?
The 2002 Mercury Cougar is rated up to 24 MPG combined.