Merkur · 1985–1989 · Gas

Merkur XR4Ti MPG by year

The EPA has rated 5 model years of the Merkur XR4Ti, from 1985 to 1989. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1988, at 20 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 1989 model is 21% less efficient than the median compact car that year (19 vs. 24 MPG).

Most efficient year198820 MPG combined
Latest (1989)19 MPG$2,447/yr to fuel
First rated (1985)19 MPG$2,447/yr at today's prices
Model years rated510 configurations

Combined MPG by model year

  • XR4Ti, 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 XR4Ti model year

YearTypeBest combinedCity / HwyClass medianRangeConfigsFuel / yr
1989 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 17
17 / 23 24 — 2 $2,447
1988 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 17
18 / 23 24 — 2 $2,325
1987 Gas 20 MPG
lowest 17
18 / 23 24 — 2 $2,325
1986 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 25 — 2 $2,447
1985 Gas 19 MPG
lowest 18
17 / 22 25 — 2 $2,447

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

Compare XR4Ti model years

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Frequently asked questions

Which Merkur XR4Ti year has the best fuel economy?

The 1987 Merkur XR4Ti, rated up to 20 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,325 a year.

Which Merkur XR4Ti year has the worst fuel economy?

The 1986 model, whose most efficient version is rated 19 MPG combined (about $2,447 a year to fuel).

What is the fuel economy of the latest Merkur XR4Ti?

The 1989 Merkur XR4Ti is rated up to 19 MPG combined.

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