1984 Mercury Capri MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1984 Mercury Capri.

The 1984 Mercury Capri has 12 model options: Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L, Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L, Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L, Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L, Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L and Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1984 Mercury Capri Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1984 Mercury Capri is 19 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L201822
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L221926
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191724
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L191820
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L161321
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L171522
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191722
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L211825
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L191724
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L191820
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L151320
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L161420

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1984 Mercury Capri?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1984 Mercury Capri is $3,429.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1984 Mercury Capri to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $5,646 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,150spend $4,250 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$2,850spend $2,750 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,900spend $8,000 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,700spend $7,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,000spend $3,500 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L$3,300spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$4,150spend $9,250 more
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L$3,900spend $8,000 more

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1984 Mercury Capri Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1984 Mercury Capri will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L15
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L16
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L16
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L19
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L18
Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L16
Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L14
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L16
Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L16
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L20
Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L19

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1984 Mercury Capri Emit?

The 1984 Mercury Capri will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1984 Mercury Capri.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 12 1984 Mercury Capri model options.

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $4,250
Fuel Cost$3,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum15
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG19
Highway MPG26
Combined MPG22
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $2,750
Fuel Cost$2,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders6
Displacement3.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG21
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 3-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG22
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 4-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG25
Combined MPG21
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $3,500
Fuel Cost$3,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum14
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.3 L:

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders4
Displacement2.3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 3-spd 6-cyl, 3.8 L:

City MPG18
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG19
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $5,000
Fuel Cost$3,300
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum16
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders6
Displacement3.8
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG13
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG15
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,250
Fuel Cost$4,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum20
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1984 Mercury Capri Automatic 4-spd 8-cyl, 5.0 L:

City MPG14
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG16
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $8,000
Fuel Cost$3,900
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum19
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
Cylinders8
Displacement5
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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