Bith the GTP and SVT run on premium fuel (we won't get into the "can I run it on regular?" debate, I hope...). IIRC, the GTP was (in US numbers) 19 city, 27 highway, whereas the Contour SVT was 26/31.
He would still be taking the premium hit, just not as much of one.
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