2013 Ford Taurus FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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2013 Ford Taurus FWD

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City
22
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
25
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

20.2MPG average-19.3% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 25 MPG · Owner reported avg: 20.2 MPG

Driving mix: City 66% / Highway 34%

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 20.2 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
28
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700

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: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
350 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.9 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
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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