Against 469 other V6 cars rated 2007–2009, the Taurus X sits right on their 19.5 mpg average.
Every Ford Taurus X engine, compared
The Ford Taurus X was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 16.5 / 24 | 2008–2009 | $2,021 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Liberty gets 18.3 mpg, the Jeep Commander 15.8 mpg and the GMC Envoy 16.5 mpg, next to 19 mpg for the 2009 Taurus X. The Taurus X is the cheapest of them to run: $409 a year less than the Jeep Commander.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2009) | $0.168 |
| Fuel per year | $2,021 |
| Fuel over five years | $10,105 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2007–2009 | +$52 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,300 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2009 Ford Taurus X gives up 7 mpg in town: 24 on the highway against 17 in the city, $659 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2009) | 17 mpg | $2,259 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 24 mpg | $1,600 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (41%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Taurus X changed over the years
Combined figure across the 2 model years the Taurus X was rated in, all of them at 19 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 2 EPA ratings of the Ford Taurus X — 1 engine across 2008–2009. 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 $3,300. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2009 Ford Taurus X get?
19 mpg combined, 17 city and 24 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2008 the Taurus X has averaged 19 mpg.
Is the 2009 Taurus X more efficient than the 2008?
About the same: 19 against 19 mpg combined.
Does the Taurus X get better gas mileage than the Jeep Liberty?
About the same: 19 mpg for the 2009 Taurus X against 18.3 for the 2010 Jeep Liberty.
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