Ford Cougar — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Ford's large 90s coupe based on the Mondeo platform. Bold styling and comfortable ride.
The Ford Cougar was a large sports coupe launched to replace the Probe in the UK market. Based heavily on the Mondeo chassis, it offered a comfortable ride and distinctive styling.
Engine choices included a sensible 2.0-litre four-cylinder and a smooth 2.5-litre Duratec V6. The V6 engine offers great performance but is thirsty in town driving.
Real-world fuel economy is typical of its era, with the V6 averaging around 25 MPG and the 2.0-litre petrol model achieving a slightly more respectable 30 MPG in mixed driving.
TL;DR
25 MPG
Real-world petrol
60L
Tank capacity
£82.08
Full tank (petrol)
24.9p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Cougar achieves an estimated 25 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 60-litre tank completely costs approximately £82.08 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
25
Real-world MPG
Petrol
29.7
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1244 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1841 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2488 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3731 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4975 |
| Full tank (60L) | £82.08 |
| Cost per mile | 24.9p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
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Tips to get better MPG from your Cougar
Maintain the fuel injection system and spark plugs to prevent unburnt fuel loss.
Keep cruise control active on long motorway runs to optimize the V6 engine's efficiency.
Drive smoothly and shift up before 3,000 RPM in the V6 to avoid fuel dump.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford Cougar achieving ~25 MPG real-world, if you fill 48 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.80
Gross saving on fuel
£0.75
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.05
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 19 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Cougar?
The Ford Cougar achieves approximately 25 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 29.7 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford Cougar?
The Ford Cougar has a fuel tank of 60 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £82.08. Diesel costs approximately £85.26 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Cougar?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford Cougar costs approximately £1841 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2488. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Cougar?
In a Ford Cougar doing ~25 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 48-litre fill nets approximately £4.05 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 19 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford Cougar cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford Cougar costs approximately 24.9p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £7.47 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Cougar?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Cougar is 29.7 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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