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1989 Merkur XR4Ti MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Merkur XR4Ti is a compact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 19 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 42 compact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 31st 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 · 23 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, 1989 #31 of 42 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Merkur XR4Ti'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 9.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway239.810.2
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1989 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Eagle Summit28 MPG $1,661
  6. 31Merkur XR4Ti19 MPG $2,447
  7. 42Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1989 XR4TiOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

XR4Ti MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 5-speed manual
XR4Ti
Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 3-speed automatic
XR4Ti
Gas 16 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
18 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
468 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Merkur XR4Ti?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway); ratings range from 17 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Merkur XR4Ti use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Merkur XR4Ti?

The 1989 Merkur XR4Ti'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 9.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Merkur XR4Ti 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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