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2005-2014 Ford Mustang MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 16–23 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 6 of 10 small car configurations, MY2014. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2014 Ford Mustang at a glance
The 2005-2014 Ford Mustang covers 10 model years in the EPA database (52 configurations in all), rated 16–23 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2014, costs about $2,840 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD (23 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014; 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 23 MPG, was reached in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2014 Ford Mustang by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gas | 18–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,430 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 18–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,440 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 18–23 MPG | $2,830–$4,590 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 17–23 MPG | $2,840–$4,600 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 17–21 MPG | $3,110–$4,730 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 16–20 MPG | $3,270–$5,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 16–20 MPG | $3,270–$5,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 16–20 MPG | $3,270–$5,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | First year |
What the 2014 Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$237
$2,840 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.73
Per 100 miles
$18.93
Five years
$14,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$220less a year
Class median $3,060 a year, MY2014
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 Ford Mustang MPG
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Convertible | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 29 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,480 |
| Mustang 5.8L 8-cyl supercharged | 5.8L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,430 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 Ford Mustang MPG
18–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,440/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,830 to $2,840, $10 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Convertible | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 29 | 22 | $2,970 |
| Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,220 |
| Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,480 |
| Mustang 5.8L 8-cyl supercharged | 5.8L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,440 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 Ford Mustang MPG
18–23 MPG · $2,830–$4,590/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,830, $10 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,830 |
| Convertible | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,960 |
| Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,210 |
| Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,230 |
| Mustang 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,590 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 Ford Mustang MPG
17–23 MPG · $2,840–$4,600/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 23 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $3,110 to $2,840, $270 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd (Most efficient) | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 30 | 23 | $2,840 |
| Convertible | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 29 | 23 | $2,880 |
| Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 3.7L 6-cyl | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,960 |
| Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,190 |
| Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 5.0L 8-cyl | RWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,230 |
| Mustang 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 15 | 23 | 17 | $4,600 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Ford Mustang MPG
17–21 MPG · $3,110–$4,730/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,110, $160 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,110 |
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mustang 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Ford Mustang MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Ford Mustang as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Ford Mustang MPG
16–20 MPG · $3,270–$5,020/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Mustang 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Ford Mustang MPG
16–20 MPG · $3,270–$5,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Mustang 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Ford Mustang MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,270.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
2005 Ford Mustang MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,270 |
| Mustang 4.0L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.0L 6-cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,440 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
| Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl RWD Manual 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD: $3,860 in California and $2,470 in Texas, a $1,390 difference.
- California $3,860
- Washington $3,580
- New York $2,840
- Florida $2,680
- Texas $2,470
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2014 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2004 (4th gen)
- 2005-2014 (5th gen)
- 2015-2023 (S550)
- 2024-2026 (S650)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2014 Ford Mustang get?
EPA rates the 2005-2014 Ford Mustang at 16–23 MPG combined across 52 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2014 Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, is rated 23 MPG (19 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2014 Ford Mustang?
The Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 23 MPG, in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. The lowest top rating, 20 MPG, was in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2014 Ford Mustang?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2005-2014 Ford Mustang compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2004 Ford Mustang) is rated 14–21 MPG combined and costs $3,110–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2005-2014 model is rated 16–23 MPG and costs $2,830–$5,020 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Ford Mustang per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $2,840 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,840–$4,430 a year. That is a $1,590 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2014 Ford Mustang 100 miles?
About $18.93 per 100 miles for the Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $18.93 and $29.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2014 Ford Mustang more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD is rated 19 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 11 MPG.
How does the 2014 Ford Mustang compare with other small car configurations?
The Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD costs about $2,840 a year to fuel, $220 less than the class median of $3,060, and less than 6 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 360 rated small car configurations for MY2014, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2014 Ford Mustang different from the 2013 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 23 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,840. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2014 against 6 configurations for 2013. See the 2013 Ford Mustang for that year.