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Mercury Villager MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2000–2002
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Mercury Villager fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Mercury Villager for 3 model years, 2000 to 2002. Across those years its combined rating runs 17–18 MPG. The latest model year, 2002, has 1 configuration rated 17 MPG combined and costing $3,840 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 Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD, at 18 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 18 MPG in 1993.
Mercury Villager MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-2002 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 17 | $3,840 |
| 2001 | 17 | $3,840 |
| 2000 | 18 | $3,630 |
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.
Mercury Villager generations
1 generations between 2000 and 2002. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2002 powertrain options
Mercury Villager MPG history, 1993–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1993 | 18 |
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 Mercury Villager's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Mercury Villager run 17–18 MPG across model years 2000 to 2002. The latest year, 2002, is rated 17 MPG.
Which Mercury Villager model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2000 Mercury Villager Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 18 MPG.
How much does a Mercury Villager cost to fuel per year?
For MY2002, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,840 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,840.
Has the Mercury Villager's fuel economy improved over time?
No. The most efficient configuration moved from 18 MPG in 2000 to 17 MPG in 2002, 1 MPG less. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 18 MPG.
Which Mercury Villager model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2002. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.