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1991 Mercury Tracer MPG & fuel economy

The 1991 Mercury Tracer is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG. Among 45 compact cars rated for 1991, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,661 a year to fuel.

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Combined 28 MPG 25 MPG city · 33 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,661 15,000 mi/yr · $11.07 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1991 #6 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1991 Mercury Tracer's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2510.69.4
Highway3314.07.1
Combined2811.98.4

How it ranks among 1991 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Eagle Summit29 MPG $1,603
  4. 4Isuzu Stylus29 MPG $1,603
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  6. 6Mercury Tracer28 MPG $1,661
  7. 45Wallace Environmental Wetl 41210 MPG $5,925
1991 TracerOther compact carsClass median: $2,114/yr

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

Tracer MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tracer		 Gas 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $1,661
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tracer		 Gas 23 MPG 29 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tracer		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tracer		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.9L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
91 cu ft
Cargo volume
12 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
317 g/mi

1991 Mercury Tracer vs. rivals

vs Mazda 323 Protege 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Eagle Summit 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Summit saves $57/yr vs Isuzu Stylus 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Stylus saves $57/yr vs Ford Escort 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Escort saves $111/yr vs Saturn SL 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Tracer saves $62/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 34 MPG · $1,632/yr Jetta Diesel saves $28/yr vs Mitsubishi Precis 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Lemans 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Lemans saves $111/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1991 Mercury Tracer?

Up to 28 MPG combined (25 city / 33 highway); ratings range from 23 to 28 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1991 Mercury Tracer use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1991 Mercury Tracer's fuel average is 11.9 km/L (8.4 L/100 km), or 28 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1991 Mercury Tracer per year?

About $1,661 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.07 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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