Mercury Monterey Wagon MPG by year — every rating on record
The Mercury Monterey Wagon has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2004 to 2007. Across those years its best rated version returned 18 mpg (2005) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Minivan - 2WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #12 of 13 (8th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | #13 of 16 (20th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2006 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #14 of 14 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #13 of 13 (0th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minivan - 2WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Mercury Monterey Wagon placed highest in 2004 at #12 of 13, and lowest in 2006 at #14 of 14. It spent 0 of its 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2006 | 4.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
| 2005 | 4.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 16 | 21 | 18 | 638.9 | 16.5 | $3,450 | 493.72222222222223 | n/a |
| 2004 | 4.2L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4.2L 6-cyl | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 522.7647058823529 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2005 | 17 → 18 mpg | +1 mpg | 639 gal |
| 2005 → 2006 | 18 → 17 mpg | -1 mpg | 676 gal |
What Monterey Wagon fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2007 Mercury Monterey Wagon burns 676 to 676 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 | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2007 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Minivan - 2WD
Across the 36 nameplates EPA classifies as Minivan - 2WD, the median best combined rating is 20 mpg. At 17 mpg the Mercury Monterey Wagon is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $355 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Minivan - 2WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Mercury nameplates
Every Mercury model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.