1996 Mercury Mystique Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1996 Mercury Mystique (21–25 MPG combined) across 4 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Compact Cars
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.0 L; 6-cyl, 2.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 21–25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,700–$3,200
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$4,000 to −$1,500 more than average
- Configurations
- 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 20–21 | 29–31 | 23–25 | $2,700–$2,900 | — |
| 6-cyl 2.5 L · Regular Gasoline · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 27–28 | 21–22 | $3,050–$3,200 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystique | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $2,900 | −$2,500 | — | — |
| Mystique | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 | −$4,000 | — | — |
| Mystique | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.0 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 | −$1,500 | — | — |
| Mystique | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 6 | 2.5 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 | −$3,250 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1996 Mercury Mystique?
According to EPA data, the 1996 Mercury Mystique is rated at 21–25 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1996 Mercury Mystique have?
The EPA data lists 4 and 6 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 1996 Mercury Mystique use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1996 Mercury Mystique?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $2,700 to $3,200.
How much will the 1996 Mercury Mystique cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 1996 Mercury Mystique 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$4,000 to −$1,500 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).