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Mercury Lynx MPG

EPA fuel economy for 64 Mercury Lynx trims sold from 1984 to 1987. Best ever: 40 MPG (1985 Lynx). Latest model year 1987: 25 to 35 MPG combined across 8 trims.

40best combined MPG (1985)
36 / 46city / highway of the best trim
22lowest combined MPG (1986)
4model years rated
$2,010a year to fuel, cheapest 1987 trim at EPA prices

Mercury Lynx fuel cost calculator

Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.

At $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.98 for diesel and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1987 Mercury Lynx to fuel is the Lynx, 1.9 L, 4 cyl (31 MPG) at $2,010 a year. The Lynx, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel (35 MPG) costs $2,560, so the thriftier trim saves $550 a year and $2,750 over five years.

1987 trimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCombCost/yrvs cheapest
Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular31$2,010cheapest
Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular31$2,010cheapest
Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular28$2,230+$220
Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular28$2,230+$220
Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular25$2,500+$480
Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular25$2,500+$480
Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular25$2,500+$480
Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel35$2,560+$550

Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.

Mercury Lynx MPG by year

YearBest combinedCityHwyBest trim that yearTrims
1987353140Lynx, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd8
1986343139Lynx, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd10
1985403646Lynx, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd22
1984393547Lynx, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel, Manual 5-spd24

Every Mercury Lynx trim

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCityHwyCombCO2 g/miFuel cost/yr
1987Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel314035291$2,560
1987Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular273831287$2,010
1987Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular273831287$2,010
1987Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular243428317$2,230
1987Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular243428317$2,230
1987Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular232925355$2,500
1987Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223125355$2,500
1987Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular232925355$2,500
1986Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313934299$2,640
1986Lynx Wagon2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313934299$2,640
1986Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular263529306$2,150
1986Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular263529306$2,150
1986Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233126342$2,400
1986Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233126342$2,400
1986Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular212924370$2,600
1986Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222624370$2,600
1986Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular212623386$2,710
1986Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular192622404$2,840
1985Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel364640254$2,240
1985Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313934299$2,640
1985Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313934299$2,640
1985Lynx Wagon2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdFWDDiesel313934299$2,640
1985Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular293933269$1,890
1985Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular283932278$1,950
1985Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular283932278$1,950
1985Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular233227329$2,310
1985Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular243327329$2,310
1985Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233427329$2,310
1985Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,310
1985Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,310
1985Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular243327329$2,310
1985Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233427329$2,310
1985Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdFWDRegular233227329$2,310
1985Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular233327329$2,310
1985Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,400
1985Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdFWDRegular223226342$2,400
1985Lynx1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular232925355$2,500
1985Lynx Wagon1.9 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular232925355$2,500
1985Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222824370$2,600
1985Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdFWDRegular222824370$2,600
1984Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdDiesel354739261$2,300
1984Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdDiesel313934299$2,640
1984Lynx2.0 L, 4 cyl, DieselManual 5-spdDiesel313934299$2,640
1984Lynx Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel313934299$2,640
1984Lynx Wagon2.0 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdDiesel313934299$2,640
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular283932278$1,950
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular233227329$2,310
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular233126342$2,400
1984Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular233126342$2,400
1984Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 4-spdRegular233126342$2,400
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular223025355$2,500
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213125355$2,500
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular223025355$2,500
1984Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213125355$2,500
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular212924370$2,600
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular212724370$2,600
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213024370$2,600
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular212724370$2,600
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular213024370$2,600
1984Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylManual 5-spdRegular212924370$2,600
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular212623386$2,710
1984Lynx1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular212623386$2,710
1984Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular212623386$2,710
1984Lynx Wagon1.6 L, 4 cylAuto 3-spdRegular212623386$2,710

CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).

Compare with other 1987 Compact Cars

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1987 Ford Escort353140
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1987 Renault Alliance322937
1987 Toyota Corolla292633
1987 Chevrolet Nova282533
1987 Mazda 323272431

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Questions people ask

What is the best MPG for a Mercury Lynx?

The most efficient Mercury Lynx the EPA has rated is the 1985 Lynx at 40 MPG combined (36 city, 46 highway).

What MPG does the 1987 Mercury Lynx get?

1987 Mercury Lynx trims range from 25 to 35 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.

Which Mercury Lynx has the worst fuel economy?

The 1986 Lynx is the lowest rated at 22 MPG combined.

How much does it cost to fuel a Mercury Lynx for a year?

At $4.16 a gallon for regular, $5.98 for diesel and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 1987 Mercury Lynx to fuel is the Lynx, 1.9 L, 4 cyl (31 MPG) at $2,010 a year. The Lynx, 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Diesel (35 MPG) costs $2,560, so the thriftier trim saves $550 a year and $2,750 over five years.

More from Mercury: every Mercury model. Fuel types on this model: Diesel, Regular. EPA classes: Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons.