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2004 Ford Taurus Wagon
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2004 Ford Taurus Wagon
Fuel Economy
  
 
Fuel Type
Gasoline
E85
  
MPG (city)
17
13
  
MPG (highway)
24
18
  
MPG (combined)
19
15
  
Fuel Economics
  
Cost to Drive 25 Miles
$5.05
$5.45
  
Fuel to Drive 25 Miles
1.32 gal
1.67 gal
  
Annual Fuel Cost
$3030
$3272
  
   
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions*
Worst
Best
This vehicle emits 9.60 tons of greenhouse gas per year. The most efficient vehicles emit 3.1 tons; the least efficient vehicles emit 15.3 tons.
16.2
3.5
 
9.60 tons
7.40 tons
Safety
    
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration    
 
EPA Air Pollution Rating
NA
    
 
Size Class
Midsize Station Wagons
  
Engine Size (liters)
3
Cylinders
6
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas Guzzler
no
Turbocharger
no
Supercharger
no
Passenger Volume
104ft3 (4D)
Luggage Volume
39ft3 (4D)
Additional Engine Characteristics
FLEX-FUEL

Annual Fuel Costs and Greenhouse Gas Estimates are based on 45% highway driving, 55% city driving, and 15000 annual miles.

Assumed Fuel Prices:

  • Regular: 3.84
  • Premium: 4.07
  • Diesel: 4.06
  • CNG: 1.65
  • Electricity: 0.08 per kilowatt hour
  • E85: 3.27
  • LPG: 2.10

GHG-Greenhouse gas emissions expressed in CO2 equivalents. Estimates include the full fuel cycle and exclude vehicle manufacture. (U.S. Department of Energy, GREET Model, Argonne National Laboratory)

Color vehicle photographs have been provided by the vehicle manufacturers or their representative and are used with their permission. Black and white photographs are as published in Ward's Automotive Yearbook(R), 1985-1999 and are used by permission of Ward's Communications, a world leader in automotive information.