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2008-2009 Ford Taurus MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 18–22 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 large car configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008-2009 Ford Taurus at a glance
The 2008-2009 Ford Taurus covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 18–22 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $3,110 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (21 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2009. The best combined rating in the generation, 22 MPG, was reached in 2008.
2008-2009 Ford Taurus by model year
What the 2009 Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$259
$3,110 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.18
Per 100 miles
$20.73
Five years
$15,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$520less a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Ford Taurus MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,110, $140 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| X 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| X 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2008 Ford Taurus MPG
18–22 MPG · $2,970–$3,630/yr
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD (Most efficient) | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| X 3.5L 6-cyl FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| X 3.5L 6-cyl 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD: $4,230 in California and $2,710 in Texas, a $1,520 difference.
- California $4,230
- Washington $3,920
- New York $3,110
- Florida $2,940
- Texas $2,710
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 large car models.
Generations
- 2000-2006
- 2007 (4th gen)
- 2008-2009 (D258)
- 2010-2019 (6th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2008-2009 Ford Taurus get?
EPA rates the 2008-2009 Ford Taurus at 18–22 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2008 Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 22 MPG (18 city, 28 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2009 Ford Taurus?
The Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 22 MPG, in 2008. The lowest top rating, 21 MPG, was in 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2009 Ford Taurus?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2009.
How does the 2008-2009 Ford Taurus compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2007 Ford Taurus) is rated 20 MPG combined and costs $3,270 a year to fuel; the 2008-2009 model is rated 18–22 MPG and costs $2,970–$3,630 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Ford Taurus per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $3,110–$3,630 a year. That is a $520 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Ford Taurus 100 miles?
About $20.73 per 100 miles for the Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $20.73 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Ford Taurus more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD is rated 18 city and 28 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.
How does the 2009 Ford Taurus compare with other large car configurations?
The Taurus 3.5L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,110 a year to fuel, $520 less than the class median of $3,630, and less than 8 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 72 rated large car configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Ford Taurus different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 21 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,970 to $3,110, $140 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2009 against 4 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Ford Taurus for that year.