Ford Taurus 2018 running costs in Canada
Official Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) figure for the 2018 Ford Taurus: 12.5 L/100km, 294 g/km CO₂. At Canada prices (CA$1.75/L petrol), driving 15,000 km a year costs about CA$3,281 — CA$0.22 per kilometre.
Official figures — 2018 Ford Taurus
| Fuel type | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Official consumption | 12.5 L/100km |
| CO₂ (official) | 294 g/km |
| Configurations in source data | 1 |
| Data source | Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) |
What it costs to run in Canada
| Petrol (12.5 L/100km) | CA$3,281/year |
|---|---|
| safety inspection | CA$0.00/year |
| Estimated annual running cost | CA$3,281/year ≈ CA$273/month |
Assumes 15,000 km a year and the current average Canada prices shown above (CAA national average, Sep 2026 (174.9c)). Insurance is not included because it depends on your age, history and the policy — add it in the full ownership calculator. Servicing, tyres and repairs also vary by car and driver.
How it compares with other petrol cars in Canada
The average petrol car in our Canada dataset uses 11.7 L/100km. The 2018 Ford Taurus uses 12.5 L/100km — about 6.8% more than that average, or roughly CA$210 extra a year at 15,000 km.
2018 Ford Taurus — configurations in the official data
| Fuel | Consumption | CO₂ | Engine | Power | Source variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 294 g/km | — | — | — |
Figures are the official certified values recorded in the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), grouped across 1 configuration. Real-world consumption is typically higher than the certified figure.
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These are estimates built from official certified figures and current average prices. They are not financial advice. Verify the exact figure for the car you are buying — consumption varies by trim, tyres and driving style.