Ford Contour MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Contour model year from 1995 to 2000 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Contour has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2000 (up to 25 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Contour fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 20–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
2000 Ford Contour: engines & MPG
The 2000 Contour was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1999 Ford Contour: engines & MPG
The 1999 Contour was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1998 Ford Contour: engines & MPG
The 1998 Contour was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 32 | 25 MPG |
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1997 Ford Contour: engines & MPG
The 1997 Contour was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 MPG |
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
1996 Ford Contour: engines & MPG
The 1996 Contour was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
1995 Ford Contour: engines & MPG
The 1995 Contour was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Contour | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 28 | 22 MPG |
| Contour | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Contour get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Contour range from 24 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2000 model year.
What engines does the 2000 Ford Contour have?
The 2000 Contour was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2000 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Contour require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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