2012 Ford Taurus FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
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City
18
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
23.0MPG average+4.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 22 MPG · Owner reported avg: 23.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%
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 23.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 22 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
27
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 404 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 3.5L, 6-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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