Against 263 other 4-cyl cars rated 2001–2003, the ZX2 sits right on their 24.3 mpg average.
Every Ford ZX2 engine, compared
The Ford ZX2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 22.6 / 30 | 1999–2003 | $1,512 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2003) | $0.128 |
| Fuel per year | $1,536 |
| Fuel over five years | $7,680 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars, 2001–2003 | −$44 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,560 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2003 Ford ZX2 gives up 5 mpg in town: 28 on the highway against 23 in the city, $299 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2003) | 23 mpg | $1,670 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 28 mpg | $1,371 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +5 mpg (22%) | Typical for its type |
How the ZX2 changed over the years
The ZX2 peaked in 2002 at 26 mpg (23 city, 31 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2003 at 25 — 1 mpg apart, or $59 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2003 car does 25.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23 / 28 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 2002 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2001 | 23 / 31 | 1 | $1,477 | |
| 2000 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 | |
| 1999 | 22 / 30 | 1 | $1,536 |
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How we count
This page rests on 5 EPA ratings of the Ford ZX2 — 1 engine across 1999–2003. 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 $2,560. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2003 Ford ZX2 get?
25 mpg combined, 23 city and 28 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 1999 the ZX2 has averaged 25.4 mpg.
Is the 2003 ZX2 more efficient than the 2002?
No: 25 against 26 mpg combined, about $59 a year more to run.
Which ZX2 year has the best gas mileage?
The 2002, at 26 mpg combined (23 city, 31 highway).
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