Eagle Vision MPG by year — every rating on record
The Eagle Vision has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 5 model years, from 1993 to 1997. Across those years its best rated version returned 21 mpg (1993) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (1996). The EPA record holds 14 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #3 of 25 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1994 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #3 of 25 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1995 | 3 | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | #3 of 32 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1996 | 3 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #10 of 30 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
| 1997 | 3 | 20 mpg | 18 mpg | #7 of 26 (76th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Eagle Vision placed highest in 1993 at #3 of 25, and lowest in 1996 at #10 of 30. It spent 5 of its 5 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 14 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1997 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 25 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 15 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 1996 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,100 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1995 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1994 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 1993 | 3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (FFS) | 18 | 26 | 21 | 547.6 | 14.2 | $2,950 | 423.1904761904762 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 → 1996 | 21 → 20 mpg | -1 mpg | 575 gal |
What Vision fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 1997 Eagle Vision burns 575 to 639 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,917 | $192 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,236 | $224 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,556 | $256 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 1997 model year is $3,100 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 20 mpg the Eagle Vision is 1 mpg below the median, which is worth about $96 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Eagle nameplates
Every Eagle model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.