Ford Taurus X MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Taurus X has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2008 to 2009. Across those years its best rated version returned 19 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 18 mpg (2008). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD / Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #33 of 76 (57th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| 2009 | 2 | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | #39 of 82 (53th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Taurus X placed highest in 2008 at #33 of 76, and lowest in 2009 at #39 of 82. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 15 | 22 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $3,300 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
What Taurus X fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2009 Ford Taurus X burns 605 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 | $1,816 | $1,917 | $101 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,118 | $2,236 | $118 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,421 | $2,556 | $135 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2009 model year is $3,300 to $3,450 a year in fuel, or $5,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Across the 140 nameplates EPA classifies as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 19 mpg the Ford Taurus X is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $289 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.