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2001 Mercury Sable MPG & fuel economy

The 2001 Mercury Sable is a midsize car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2000 model. Among 41 midsize cars rated for 2001, it ranks 16th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,325 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,325 15,000 mi/yr · $15.50 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2001 #16 of 41 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2001 Mercury Sable's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2001 Midsize Cars

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1Mazda 62625 MPG $1,860
2Honda Accord25 MPG $1,860
3Saturn L100/20025 MPG $1,860
4Nissan Maxima22 MPG $2,114
5Hyundai Sonata22 MPG $2,114
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16Mercury Sable20 MPG $2,325
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41Bentley Arnage12 MPG $4,938

2001 SableOther midsize carsClass median: $2,325/yr

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

Sable MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sable	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sable	Gas	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sable Wagon	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sable Wagon	Gas	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sable (FFV)	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	25 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sable Wagon (FFV)	Flex-fuel	16 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 102 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2001 Mercury Sable vs. rivals

vs Oldsmobile Intrigue 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai XG 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Oldsmobile Aurora 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Century 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Century saves $111/yr vs Buick Regal 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Regal saves $111/yr vs Chevrolet Lumina 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Lumina saves $111/yr vs Saturn L300 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Passat 23 MPG · $2,576/yr Sable saves $251/yr vs Mitsubishi Diamante 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Sable saves $967/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2001 Mercury Sable?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 19 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2001 Mercury Sable use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2001 Mercury Sable?