Mercury Cougar MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Mercury Cougar model year from 1984 to 2002 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Cougar has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2000 (up to 25 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Mercury Cougar fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 21–24 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 21–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 20–25 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 18–19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 18–19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 18–19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1994 | 18–19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1993 | 18–19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1992 | 18–20 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1991 | 18–20 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1990 | 18–20 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1989 | 17–20 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1988 | 18–21 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 19 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 18–20 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 17–19 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 16–19 MPG | 3.8L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
2002 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 2002 Cougar was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2001 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 2001 Cougar was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 24 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 24 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 27 | 21 MPG |
2000 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 2000 Cougar was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 25 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
1999 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1999 Cougar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.5L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG |
1997 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1997 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1996 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1996 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1995 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1995 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1994 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1994 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1993 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1993 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1992 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1992 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1991 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1991 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
1990 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1990 Cougar was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 18 MPG |
1989 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1989 Cougar was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
1988 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1988 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
1987 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1987 Cougar was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
1986 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1986 Cougar was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 21 | 18 MPG |
1985 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1985 Cougar was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 17 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
1984 Mercury Cougar: engines & MPG
The 1984 Cougar was EPA-rated in 9 versions (3.8L 6-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Cougar | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Cougar | 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Cougar | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Mercury Cougar get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Cougar range from 19 to 25 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2000 model year.
What engines does the 2002 Mercury Cougar have?
The 2002 Cougar was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl engines — see the 2002 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Mercury Cougar require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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