2003 Ford Explorer Sport 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
15
MPG
Highway
20
MPG
Combined
17
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
18.1MPG average+6.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 17 MPG · Owner reported avg: 18.1 MPG
Driving mix: City 100% / Highway 0%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 18.1 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 17 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 5-spd
Regular
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Automatic 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,950
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 523 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 17.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 4L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 5-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 4L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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