Against 344 other V8 cars rated 2009–2011, the Crown Victoria beats their 16.1 mpg average by 2.9 mpg, about $364 a year.
Every Ford Crown Victoria engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5L 8-cyl | 15.2 / 22.4 | 1987–1991 | $2,110 | |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 15.5 / 22.9 | 1992–2011 | $2,110 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Hyundai Sonata gets 28.8 mpg, the Chevrolet Impala 22.3 mpg and the Lincoln Town Car 19 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2011 Crown Victoria.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2011) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2009–2011 | −$364 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,482 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2011 Ford Crown Victoria gives up 8 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 16 in the city, $800 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2011) | 16 mpg | $2,400 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +8 mpg (50%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Crown Victoria changed over the years
The Crown Victoria peaked in 1992 at 20 mpg (17 city, 24 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 1994 at 17 — 3 mpg apart, or $339 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2011 car does 19.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2010 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2009 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2007 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2006 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2005 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2004 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2003 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2002 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2001 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 2000 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1999 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1998 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1997 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1996 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1995 | 15 / 23 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1994 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1993 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 1992 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 1991 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1990 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1989 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1988 | 15 / 22 | 1 | $2,133 | |
| 1987 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 25 EPA ratings of the Ford Crown Victoria — 2 engines across 1987–2011. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,482. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2011 Ford Crown Victoria get?
19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1987 the Crown Victoria has averaged 18.2 mpg.
Is the 2011 Crown Victoria more efficient than the 2010?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Which Crown Victoria year has the best gas mileage?
The 1992, at 20 mpg combined (17 city, 24 highway).
Does the Crown Victoria get better gas mileage than the Hyundai Sonata?
No: 19 mpg for the 2011 Crown Victoria against 28.8 for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, about $688 a year more to run.
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