Petrol · 1986–2019
Ford Taurus
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Taurus. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 12.4 L/100km: 23 mpg UK, 19 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 12.4 L/100km
- 2019 official
- UK mpg
- 23 mpg
- US mpg
- 19 mpg
- On a full tank
- 549 km
- 68 L tank
What a Taurus costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $36.40 per 100 km | $4,004 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $29.84 per 100 km | $3,312 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £34.75 per 100 miles | £2,432 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $22.91 per 100 miles | $3,093 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
6th generation, 2010–2019
Specs for the 3.5 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 6th generation
- Built
- 2010-2019
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,154 mm
- Width
- 1,935 mm
- Height
- 1,553 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,866 mm
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 209 kW
- Torque
- 339 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 68 L
5th generation, 2008–2009
Specs for the 3.5 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 5th generation
- Built
- 2008-2009
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,103 mm
- Width
- 1,892 mm
- Height
- 1,633 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,866 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,783 kg
- Boot
- 521 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 193 kW
- Torque
- 332 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 73.5 L
3rd generation, 1996–1999
Specs for the 3.0 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 3rd generation
- Built
- 1996-1999
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,070 mm
- Width
- 1,859 mm
- Height
- 1,400 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,761 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,579 kg
- Boot
- 283 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,977 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 147 kW
- Torque
- 230 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1990 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Ford Taurus questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Taurus?
The 2019 Ford Taurus uses 12.4 L/100km by its official figures: 23 mpg in UK gallons and 19 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Taurus cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,004 in New Zealand, $3,312 in Australia, £2,432 in United Kingdom, $3,093 in United States.
How far does a Ford Taurus go on a full tank?
About 549 km (341 miles) from its 68 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Ford Taurus's boot?
521 L, for the 3.5 V6.
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