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Ford Contour MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
1 model years · 2000–2000
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford Contour fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford Contour for 1 model years, 2000 to 2000. Across those years its combined rating runs 21–25 MPG. The latest model year, 2000, has 4 configurations rated 21–25 MPG combined and costing $2,610–$3,110 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2000 Contour 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 25 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 25 MPG in 1995.
Ford Contour MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Generation page | ||
| 2000 | 21–25 | $2,610–$3,110 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Ford Contour generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2000. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2000 powertrain options
Ford Contour MPG history, 1995–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 20–25 |
| 1998 | 21–25 |
| 1997 | 21–24 |
| 1996 | 21–25 |
| 1995 | 21–25 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford Contour's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford Contour run 21–25 MPG across model years 2000 to 2000. The latest year, 2000, is rated 21–25 MPG.
Which Ford Contour model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2000 Ford Contour Contour 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 25 MPG.
How much does a Ford Contour cost to fuel per year?
For MY2000, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,610–$3,110 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,610.