1989 Mercury Cougar Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1989 Mercury Cougar (17–20 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.8 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17–20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350–$4,850
- Configurations
- 3
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 3.8 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21–22 | 17–18 | $4,550–$4,850 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.8 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.8 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cougar | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Cougar | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 3.8 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1989 Mercury Cougar?
According to EPA data, the 1989 Mercury Cougar is rated at 17–20 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1989 Mercury Cougar have?
The EPA data lists 6 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1989 Mercury Cougar use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1989 Mercury Cougar?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,350 to $4,850.