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1992 Ford Tempo fuel economy

The EPA lists 5 versions of the 1992 Ford Tempo. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 30 highway.

At a glance

Combined
19 to 24 MPG depending on version
City and highway
21 and 30 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Tempo
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 213024 MPG $2,800
Tempo
Manual 5-spd
6-cyl 3.0L Front-Wheel Drive 192621 MPG $3,200
Tempo FS
Automatic 3-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 192421 MPG $3,200
Tempo
Automatic 3-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Front-Wheel Drive 182420 MPG $3,350
Tempo
Automatic 3-spd
6-cyl 3.0L Front-Wheel Drive 182219 MPG $3,550
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.

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