2016 Ford Explorer AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
18
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
21
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
14.9MPG average-28.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 21 MPG · Owner reported avg: 14.9 MPG
Range: 14–16 MPG
Driving mix: City 83% / Highway 18%
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 14.9 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 21 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
26
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-4,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 428 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 14.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.5L 6-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- GVWR
- Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.3L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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