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Ford Mustang MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
27 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford Mustang fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford Mustang for 27 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 12–26 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 6 configurations rated 12–26 MPG combined and costing $2,510–$6,700 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2026 Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD, at 26 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 22 MPG in 1984.
Ford Mustang MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 (S650) Generation page | ||
| 2026 | 12–26 | $2,510–$6,700 |
| 2025 | 12–26 | $2,530–$5,440 |
| 2024 | 17–26 | $2,520–$3,950 |
| 2015-2023 (S550) Generation page | ||
| 2023 | 17–25 | $2,570–$3,850 |
| 2022 | 14–25 | $2,570–$5,700 |
| 2021 | 14–25 | $2,600–$5,700 |
| 2020 | 14–25 | $2,600–$5,700 |
| 2019 | 16–25 | $2,570–$4,970 |
| 2018 | 16–25 | $2,570–$4,970 |
| 2017 | 16–24 | $2,720–$4,970 |
| 2016 | 16–25 | $2,590–$4,890 |
| 2015 | 18–25 | $2,570–$3,600 |
| 2005-2014 (5th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2014 | 18–23 | $2,840–$4,430 |
| 2013 | 18–23 | $2,840–$4,440 |
| 2012 | 18–23 | $2,830–$4,590 |
| 2011 | 17–23 | $2,840–$4,600 |
| 2010 | 17–21 | $3,110–$4,730 |
| 2009 | 16–20 | $3,270–$5,020 |
| 2008 | 16–20 | $3,270–$5,020 |
| 2007 | 16–20 | $3,270–$5,020 |
| 2006 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2005 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2000-2004 (4th gen) Generation page | ||
| 2004 | 17–21 | $3,110–$3,840 |
| 2003 | 17–21 | $3,110–$4,730 |
| 2002 | 18–21 | $3,110–$3,630 |
| 2001 | 18–20 | $3,270–$4,460 |
| 2000 | 14–21 | $3,110–$5,740 |
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 Mustang generations
4 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
Ford Mustang MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 17–21 |
| 1998 | 18–21 |
| 1997 | 18–21 |
| 1996 | 18–21 |
| 1995 | 15–21 |
| 1994 | 18–21 |
| 1993 | 17–22 |
| 1992 | 17–22 |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 17–22 |
| 1990 | 17–23 |
| 1989 | 18–22 |
| 1988 | 17–24 |
| 1987 | 17–24 |
| 1986 | 18–23 |
| 1985 | 17–23 |
| 1984 | 15–22 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford Mustang's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford Mustang run 12–26 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 12–26 MPG.
Which Ford Mustang model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 26 MPG.
How much does a Ford Mustang cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,510–$6,700 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,510.
Has the Ford Mustang's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 21 MPG in 2000 to 26 MPG in 2026, 5 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 22 MPG.
Which Ford Mustang 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.