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1985 Ford Tempo MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 Ford Tempo is a compact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 52 compact cars rated for 1985, it ranks 26th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,860 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 31 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,860 15,000 mi/yr · $12.40 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #26 of 52 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 Ford Tempo's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3113.27.6
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 1985 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  2. 2Mercury Lynx Diesel40 MPG $1,388
  3. 3Ford Escort33 MPG $1,409
  4. 4Mercury Lynx33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Renault Alliance/Encore32 MPG $1,453
  6. 26Ford Tempo25 MPG $1,860
  7. 52Rolls-Royce Camargue8 MPG $5,812
1985 TempoOther compact carsClass median: $1,860/yr

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

Tempo MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 21 MPG 30 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo		 Gas 22 MPG 26 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
90 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
355 g/mi

1985 Ford Tempo vs. rivals

vs Mercury Topaz 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Somerset Regal 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Calais 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Pontiac Grand Am 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Quantum Diesel 31 MPG · $1,790/yr Quantum Diesel saves $70/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Cavalier saves $72/yr vs Buick Skyhawk 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Skyhawk saves $72/yr vs Mazda 626 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Golf/GTI saves $72/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Jetta saves $72/yr vs Peugeot 505 Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Tempo saves $275/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 Ford Tempo Diesel (34 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 Ford Tempo?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 31 highway); ratings range from 22 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 Ford Tempo use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 Ford Tempo?

The 1985 Ford Tempo's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 13.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 Ford Tempo per year?

About $1,860 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.40 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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