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Ford Fusion MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

15 model years · 2006–2020

27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
34 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2020 Fusion 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD
$2,410

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Ford Fusion fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Ford Fusion for 15 model years, 2006 to 2020. Across those years its combined rating runs 19–42 MPG. The latest model year, 2020, has 8 configurations rated 23–42 MPG combined and costing $1,210–$2,820 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2006 is the 2020 Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, at 42 MPG.

Ford Fusion MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Ford Fusion: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG)Hybrid (MPG)Plug-in hybrid, gas only (MPG) $/yr
2013-2020 (2nd gen) Generation page
2020 23–2741–4242 $1,210–$2,820
2019 20–2741–4242 $1,210–$3,270
2018 20–274242 $1,270–$3,270
2017 20–274242 $1,270–$3,270
2016 25–294138 $1,390–$2,610
2015 25–294138 $1,390–$2,610
2014 25–294138 $1,390–$2,610
2013 25–294138 $1,390–$2,610
2006-2012 (1st gen) Generation page
2012 19–2638— $1,720–$3,370
2011 19–2638— $1,720–$3,390
2010 19–2739— $1,680–$3,440
2009 20–23—— $2,840–$3,270
2008 20–23—— $2,840–$3,270
2007 19–23—— $2,840–$3,440
2006 21–24—— $2,720–$3,110

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Ford Fusion generations

2 generations between 2006 and 2020. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2020 powertrain options

Gas · 1.5L, 2.0L, 2.5L
Combined
23–27 MPG
Per year
$2,410–$2,820
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.0L
Combined
41–42 MPG
Per year
$1,560–$1,590
See hybrid configurations
Plug-in hybrid · 2.0L
Gas-only combined
42 MPG
Per year
$1,210

On electricity 102–103 MPGe, with 26 miles of electric range.

See plug-in hybrid configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ford Fusion's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Ford Fusion run 19–42 MPG across model years 2006 to 2020. The latest year, 2020, is rated 23–42 MPG.

Which Ford Fusion model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2020 Ford Fusion Hybrid 2.0L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2006, at 42 MPG.

How much does a Ford Fusion cost to fuel per year?

For MY2020, EPA-rated configurations cost $1,210–$2,820 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $1,560.

Has the Ford Fusion's fuel economy improved over time?

Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 24 MPG in 2006 to 42 MPG in 2020, 18 MPG more.

Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Ford Fusion?

Yes. Hybrid versions are rated from 2010 to 2020 (38–42 MPG); Plug-in hybrid versions are rated from 2013 to 2020 (38–42 MPG).

Which Ford Fusion model years have the same ratings?

EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2009. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.

How many generations of the Ford Fusion are there?

EPA data covers 2 generations of the Ford Fusion: 2013-2020, 2006-2012. Each has its own page with a table for every model year.