1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon.

The 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon has 2 model options: Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L.

The 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

The 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Small Station Wagons car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon is 27 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L252230
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L282533

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon is $2,375.

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 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $375 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 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L$2,500spend $1,000 more
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L$2,250save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon will consume in one year is 12 barrels.

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

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L12
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon Emit?

The 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon 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 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon model options.

Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon Automatic 4-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG22
Highway MPG30
Combined MPG25
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,500
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum12
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1991 Mercury Tracer Wagon Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.9 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG33
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.9
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSmall Station Wagons
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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