- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Minivans
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Mercury Villager MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 17–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 minivan configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Mercury Villager at a glance
The 2000-2002 Mercury Villager covers 3 model years in the EPA database (3 configurations in all), rated 17–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $3,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD (17 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001; 2002 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Mercury Villager by model year
What the 2002 Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$320
$3,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.40
Per 100 miles
$25.60
Five years
$19,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the minivan median
$210more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Mercury Villager MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Mercury Villager as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2001 Mercury Villager MPG
17 MPG · $3,840/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,630 to $3,840, $210 more.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,840 |
2000 Mercury Villager MPG
18 MPG · $3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagon (Most efficient) | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD: $5,230 in California and $3,350 in Texas, a $1,880 difference.
- California $5,230
- Washington $4,840
- New York $3,840
- Florida $3,630
- Texas $3,350
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 minivan models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Mercury Villager get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Mercury Villager at 17–18 MPG combined across 3 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Mercury Villager?
The Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2001 and 2002.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Mercury Villager?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Mercury Villager per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,840 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $3,840 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Mercury Villager 100 miles?
About $25.60 per 100 miles for the Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Mercury Villager more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD is rated 15 city and 21 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2002 Mercury Villager compare with other minivan configurations?
The Wagon 3.3L 6-cyl FWD costs about $3,840 a year to fuel, $210 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 1 of 10 minivan configurations. The comparison covers all 28 rated minivan configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Mercury Villager different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 1 configuration rated 17 MPG combined. See the 2001 Mercury Villager for that year.