Mercury Cougar MPG and Fuel Economy
Mercury have been manufacturing models of Cougar for 18 years, with the latest vehicle in 2002 having a combined MPG of 24.
The estimated fuel cost for the 2002 Mercury Cougar is $2,600 per year.
Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.
💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $1,500 more on fuel driving a 2002 Mercury Cougar.
🛢 The Mercury Cougar will consume roughly 12 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.
💨 For every mile driven, the Mercury Cougar will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is 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 Mercury Cougar.
The table below is a complete list of the 18 Mercury Cougar fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.
Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.
| Vehicle | Combined MPG | Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Mercury Cougar | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2001 Mercury Cougar | 24 | $2,600 |
| 2000 Mercury Cougar | 25 | $2,500 |
| 1999 Mercury Cougar | 23 | $2,700 |
| 1997 Mercury Cougar | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1996 Mercury Cougar | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1995 Mercury Cougar | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1994 Mercury Cougar | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1993 Mercury Cougar | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1992 Mercury Cougar | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1991 Mercury Cougar | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1990 Mercury Cougar | 18 | $4,100 |
| 1989 Mercury Cougar | 20 | $3,150 |
| 1988 Mercury Cougar | 21 | $3,000 |
| 1987 Mercury Cougar | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1986 Mercury Cougar | 18 | $3,500 |
| 1985 Mercury Cougar | 19 | $3,300 |
| 1984 Mercury Cougar | 18 | $3,500 |
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