Ford · 1995–2000 · Gas
Ford Contour MPG by year
The EPA has rated 6 model years of the Ford Contour, from 1995 to 2000. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2000, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2000 model is 4% more efficient than the median compact car that year (25 vs. 24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Contour, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Contour model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1999 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 20 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1998 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 32 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1997 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1996 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
| 1995 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 21 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,860 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Contour year has the best fuel economy?
The 1995 Ford Contour, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,860 a year.
Which Ford Contour year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1997 model, whose most efficient version is rated 24 MPG combined (about $1,938 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford Contour?
The 2000 Ford Contour is rated up to 25 MPG combined.