Petrol · 1986–2019
Ford Taurus
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Ford Taurus. By the official figures, the 2019 uses 12.4 L/100km, about $4,004 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 12.4 L/100km
- 2019 official
- A year's petrol
- $4,004
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 574 km
- 71 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Taurus costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $36.40 per 100 km | $4,004 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $29.89 per 100 km | $3,317 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £34.75 per 100 miles | £2,432 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $22.91 per 100 miles | $3,093 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
6th generation, 2010–2022
Specs for the 3.5 V6. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 6th generation
- Built
- 2010-2019
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,154 mm
- Width
- 1,935 mm
- Height
- 1,542 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,845 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,862 kg
- Boot
- 569 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,748 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 197 kW
- Torque
- 355 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 10.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 71 L
5th generation, 2008–2009
Specs for the 3.5 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 5th generation
- Built
- 2008-2009
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,103 mm
- Width
- 1,892 mm
- Height
- 1,633 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,866 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,783 kg
- Boot
- 521 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.5 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,496 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 193 kW
- Torque
- 332 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 73.5 L
3rd generation, 1996–1999
Specs for the 3.0 V6; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- 3rd generation
- Built
- 1996-1999
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,070 mm
- Width
- 1,859 mm
- Height
- 1,400 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,761 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,579 kg
- Boot
- 283 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 2,977 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 147 kW
- Torque
- 230 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 9.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 60 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1990 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
Ford Taurus questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Taurus?
The 2019 Ford Taurus uses 12.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Taurus cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $4,004 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a Ford Taurus go on a full tank?
About 574 km from its 71 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Ford Taurus's boot?
569 L, for the 3.5 V6.
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