Mercury Topaz first generation

Mercury Topaz first generation
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The Mercury Topaz first generation (1984–1987): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 14 versions in the United States.

Model codes: Fox-derived · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,488 mm
Width–1,735 mm
Height–1,339 mm
Wheelbase–2,537 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)368 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,520 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

40 complaints for model years 1984–1987. 1 crash · 13 fires

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 14 versions of the Mercury Topaz first generation

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United States 14 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985–1991(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive21–23 MPG (10.2–11.2 L/100 km) EPA240–263 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22–25 MPG (9.4–10.7 L/100 km) EPA221–251 g/km
1986–1987(FFS), SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1987(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1986(CALIF) · (NO-CAT), SIL2.0 LDiesel5-speed manualFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA186 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(CALIF) · (DIESEL) CA model2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual–34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA186 g/km
1984(CAL)(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automatic–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(FFS)2.3 LPetrol3-speed automatic–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(FFS)2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual–24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA230 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol3-speed automatic–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.