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1997 Ford Aerostar Van MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Ford Aerostar Van is a van with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 1996 model. Among 19 vans rated for 1997, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #2 of 19 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Ford Aerostar Van's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1997 Vans

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  1. 1Chevrolet Astro Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  2. 2Ford Aerostar Van17 MPG $2,735
  3. 3Ford Aerostar Wagon17 MPG $2,735
  4. 4Toyota Previa17 MPG $2,735
  5. 5GMC Safari Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  6. 19Dodge B3500 Wagon12 MPG $3,875
1997 Aerostar VanOther vansClass median: $3,100/yr

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Aerostar Van MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Aerostar Van
Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
523 g/mi

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Ford Aerostar Van?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway).

What fuel does the 1997 Ford Aerostar Van use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Ford Aerostar Van?

The 1997 Ford Aerostar Van's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Ford Aerostar Van per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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