Merkur · 1988–1989 · Gas

Merkur Scorpio MPG by year

The EPA has rated 2 model years of the Merkur Scorpio, from 1988 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1989, at 18 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1989 model is 12% less efficient than the median midsize car that year (18 vs. 20.5 MPG).

Most efficient year198918 MPG combined
Latest (1989)18 MPG$2,583/yr to fuel
First rated (1988)18 MPG$2,583/yr at today's prices
Model years rated24 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • Scorpio, 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 Scorpio model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1989 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
16 / 21 20.5 — 2 $2,583
1988 Gas 18 MPG
lowest 17
15 / 22 20 — 2 $2,583

Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.

Compare Scorpio model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Merkur Scorpio year has the best fuel economy?

The 1988 Merkur Scorpio, rated up to 18 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,583 a year.

What is the fuel economy of the latest Merkur Scorpio?

The 1989 Merkur Scorpio is rated up to 18 MPG combined.

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