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Ford Explorer Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2012 2012 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 43.38
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With the 213 kilowatts 3.3L V6 engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2012 Ford Explorer has been averaging 43.38 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2012 Ford Explorers in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 71 kilometers per hour (about 51.6 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (30.8 percent), in heavy traffic (0.3 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2012 Ford Explorer in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all.
2012 2012 4dr SUV 290-hp 3.5L V6 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 9.09
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2012 Ford Explorer

2012 Ford Explorer Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
We initially went in looking for a commuter vehicle with High mpg... but the sport they had jumped out at us and we were on the hunt for one... in the wife's daily 45 mile drive to work she's averaging 20 mpg which is comparable to the Audi's 4 cylinder and my truck's 8 cylinder. see full Ford Explorer review
2011 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Best in Class all that needs to be said. see full Ford Explorer review
2011 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
For such a beast I'm pleased with the gas mileage. I average 19-21 in almost all city/suburban stoplight and rush hour driving. Highway mileage drops fast if you drive over 70. Keep it under 70 and I get about 24. see full Ford Explorer review
 

2012 Ford Explorer Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Ford Explorer's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.