1985 · Compact Car · Diesel

1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel is a compact car with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (31 city / 39 highway) on diesel. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1984 model. Among 52 compact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 14th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $1,632 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 31 MPG city · 39 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,632 15,000 mi/yr · $10.88 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #14 of 52 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City3113.27.6
Highway3916.66.0
Combined3414.56.9

How it ranks among 1985 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  2. 2Mercury Lynx Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  3. 3Ford Escort33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Mercury Lynx33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  6. 14Mercury Topaz Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  7. 52Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1985 Topaz DieselOther compact carsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Topaz Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Topaz
Diesel 31 MPG 39 MPG 34 MPG — $1,632

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
89 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
299 g/mi

1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel vs. rivals

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel?

Up to 34 MPG combined (31 city / 39 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel?

The 1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 13.2 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Mercury Topaz Diesel per year?

About $1,632 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $10.88 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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