1996 Mercury Mystique LS 5MT
The 1996 Mercury Mystique LS 5MT is a 170-hp 2.5-liter V6 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $16,215 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Mystique measures 183.5 inches long on a 106.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,831 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,215 ($33,587 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L Duratec 25 DOHC V6, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 183.5 in |
| Width | 69.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,831 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars