1985 Mercury LynxFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPG
Highway
46
MPG
Combined
40
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
36
Hwy
46
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
29
Hwy
39
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
39
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
34
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 36 | 46 | 40 | $2,100 |
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 255 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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