2018 Ford Taurus Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2018 Ford Taurus (19–21 MPG combined) across 5 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S6)
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 19–21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200–$3,550
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$5,750 to −$4,000 more than average
- EPA scores
- Fuel economy 3–4/10 · GHG 3–4/10
- Configurations
- 5
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-cyl 3.5 L · Regular Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 | 467–471 g/mi |
| 6-cyl 3.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 | 423 g/mi |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | 3 | 3 |
| Taurus AWD | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | 3 | 3 |
| Taurus AWD FFV | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | 3 | 3 |
| Taurus FWD | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 | −$4,000 | 4 | 4 |
| Taurus FWD FFV | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 | −$4,000 | 4 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2018 Ford Taurus?
According to EPA data, the 2018 Ford Taurus is rated at 19–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2018 Ford Taurus have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2018 Ford Taurus use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2018 Ford Taurus?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,200 to $3,550.
How much will the 2018 Ford Taurus cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2018 Ford Taurus 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$5,750 to −$4,000 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).