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1989 Ford Tempo MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Ford Tempo is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1988 model. Among 42 compact cars rated for 1989, it ranks 23rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 21 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1989 #23 of 42 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1989 Ford Tempo's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City218.911.2
Highway2912.38.1
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 1989 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Ford Escort32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Pontiac Lemans30 MPG $1,550
  3. 3Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  4. 4Volkswagen Jetta Diesel34 MPG $1,632
  5. 5Eagle Summit28 MPG $1,661
  6. 23Ford Tempo24 MPG $1,938
  7. 42Mercedes-Benz 56014 MPG $4,232
1989 TempoOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Tempo MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Tempo		 Gas 18 MPG 26 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic
Tempo AWD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

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
370 g/mi

1989 Ford Tempo vs. rivals

vs Mercury Topaz 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Honda Accord 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Skylark 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Camry 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Camry saves $78/yr vs Pontiac Grand Am 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Grand Am saves $78/yr vs Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Cutlass Calais saves $78/yr vs Nissan Stanza 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Tempo saves $176/yr vs Mitsubishi Galant 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Tempo saves $84/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Ford Tempo?

Up to 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Ford Tempo use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Ford Tempo?

The 1989 Ford Tempo's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 8.9 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1989 Ford Tempo per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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