Ford Aerostar Van AWD
16 MPG The 1994 Ford Aerostar Van AWD is EPA-rated at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 938 gallons, $3000 a year in fuel, or $0.200 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 1990–1994 run it averages 16.2 MPG, essentially flat across 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.156 | $1563 | $2344 | $3125 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.188 | $1875 | $2813 | $3750 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.200 | $2000 | $3000 | $4000 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.219 | $2188 | $3281 | $4375 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.281 | $2813 | $4219 | $5625 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.313 | $3125 | $4688 | $6250 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 16 MPG | 14 | 18 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 1993 | 17 MPG | 15 | 20 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
| 1992 | 16 MPG | 14 | 18 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 1991 | 16 MPG | 14 | 19 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
| 1990 | 16 MPG | 14 | 18 | $3900 | 555 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 32 vans models tracked here, the Ford Aerostar Van AWD ranks 8 on current figures, against a class average of 15.0 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Astro 2WD (cargo) (17), Chevrolet G10/20 Sport Van 2WD (17), Ford Aerostar Van (17), Ford Aerostar Wagon (17), GMC Safari 2WD (cargo) (17).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 555 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 8.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Aerostar Van AWD get?
The 1994 Ford Aerostar Van AWD is rated at 16 MPG combined by the EPA — 14 city and 18 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 16.2 MPG, ranging from 16 to 17 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Aerostar Van AWD cost in fuel per year?
At 16 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 938 gallons — roughly $3000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.200 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 1994 model is $3900.
Has the Ford Aerostar Van AWD become more efficient over time?
Barely. It sits at 16 MPG today against 16 in 1990 — essentially flat across 5 model years, with efficiency gains offset by weight and power creep.
Is the Ford Aerostar Van AWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 8 of 32 in the Vans class on current figures, against a class average of 15.0 MPG. That is 1.0 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.