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2016 Ford Explorer MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Ford Explorer is a midsize or large SUV offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2015 model. Among 44 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2016, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 27 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #5 of 44 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Ford Explorer's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	19	8.1	12.4
Highway	27	11.5	8.7
Combined	22	9.4	10.7

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X93 MPGe $972
2Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
3Infiniti QX60 Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
4Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid53 MPGe + 25 MPG $2,093
5Ford Explorer22 MPG $2,114
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44Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2016 ExplorerOther midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,447/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Explorer MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Explorer FWD	Gas	19 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114
AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Explorer AWD	Gas	18 MPG	26 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Explorer 2WD FFV	Flex-fuel	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
FWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Explorer FWD	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Explorer AWD FFV	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic Explorer AWD	Gas	16 MPG	23 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
AWD · 3.5L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Explorer AWD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.3L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 410 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2016 Ford Explorer vs. rivals

vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Explorer saves $101/yr vs Dodge Durango 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Explorer saves $101/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Explorer saves $106/yr vs Volkswagen Touareg Diesel 24 MPG · $2,312/yr Explorer saves $199/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Explorer saves $334/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Explorer saves $334/yr vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $453/yr vs Nissan Quest 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Odyssey 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Ford Explorer?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway); ratings range from 18 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Ford Explorer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Ford Explorer?