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2015-2023 Ford Mustang MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 14–25 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD

$2,570

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

Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2005-2014 Next generation: 2024-2026

2015-2023 Ford Mustang at a glance

The 2015-2023 Ford Mustang covers 9 model years in the EPA database (113 configurations in all), rated 14–25 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $2,570 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD (25 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 25 MPG, was reached in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

2015-2023 Ford Mustang by model year

2015-2023 Ford Mustang: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2023	Gas	17–25 MPG	$2,570–$3,850	Ratings changed
2022	Gas	14–25 MPG	$2,570–$5,700	Ratings changed
2021	Gas	14–25 MPG	$2,600–$5,700	Ratings changed
2020	Gas	14–25 MPG	$2,600–$5,700	Ratings changed
2019	Gas	16–25 MPG	$2,570–$4,970	Ratings changed
2018	Gas	16–25 MPG	$2,570–$4,970	Ratings changed
2017	Gas	16–24 MPG	$2,720–$4,970	Ratings changed
2016	Gas	16–25 MPG	$2,590–$4,890	Ratings changed
2015	Gas	18–25 MPG	$2,570–$3,600	First year

What the 2023 Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive

Per month

$214

$2,570 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.28

Per 100 miles

$17.13

Five years

$12,850

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$710less a year

Class median $3,280 a year, MY2023

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2023 Ford Mustang MPG

Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570.

Gas · 2.3L, 5.0L

Combined

17–25 MPG

Per year

$2,570–$3,850

Gas configurations (15)

2023 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 10-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	32	25	$2,570
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	31	24	$2,670
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	29	24	$2,730
HO Coupe 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 10-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,870
HO Coupe 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	22	$2,910
HO Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	19	26	22	$2,970
HO Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	19	25	21	$3,110

Show 5 more configurations

2023 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	19	$3,530
Mach 1 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,630
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,660
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,680
Mach 1 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	14	22	17	$3,850

2022 Ford Mustang MPG

14–25 MPG · $2,570–$5,700/yr

Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,600 to $2,570, $30 less.

Gas · 2.3L, 5.0L, 5.2L

Combined

14–25 MPG

Per year

$2,570–$5,700

Gas configurations (16)

2022 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 10-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	32	25	$2,570
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	32	25	$2,600
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	29	24	$2,740
HO Coupe 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 10-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,840

Show 6 more configurations

2022 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+10)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
HO Coupe 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	22	$2,910
HO Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	19	26	22	$2,970
HO Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	19	25	21	$3,110
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	19	$3,530
Mach 1 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,630
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,660
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,690
Mach 1 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	14	22	17	$3,850
Shelby GT500 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl supercharged	RWD	12	18	14	$5,700

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2021 Ford Mustang MPG

14–25 MPG · $2,600–$5,700/yr

Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,600.

Gas · 2.3L, 5.0L, 5.2L

Combined

14–25 MPG

Per year

$2,600–$5,700

Gas configurations (16)

2021 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 10-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	32	25	$2,600
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	32	25	$2,620
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	29	24	$2,740
HO Coupe 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840

Show 6 more configurations

2021 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+10)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic 10-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,850
HO Coupe 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	22	$2,920
HO Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	19	26	22	$2,970
HO Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	19	25	21	$3,050
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	19	$3,520
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,590
Mach 1 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,630
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,630
Mach 1 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	14	22	17	$3,850
Shelby GT500 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl supercharged	RWD	12	18	14	$5,700

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2020 Ford Mustang MPG

14–25 MPG · $2,600–$5,700/yr

Versus 2019: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,570 to $2,600, $30 more.

Gas · 2.3L, 5.0L, 5.2L

Combined

14–25 MPG

Per year

$2,600–$5,700

Gas configurations (14)

2020 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10) (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	32	25	$2,600
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	30	24	$2,680
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
HO Coupe 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
HO Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,840

Show 4 more configurations

2020 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+8)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
HO Coupe 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,860
HO Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	19	26	22	$2,980
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	16	25	19	$3,470
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,560
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,560
Bullitt	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	14	23	17	$3,770
Shelby GT350 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl	RWD	14	21	16	$4,960
Shelby GT500 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl supercharged	RWD	12	18	14	$5,700

2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2019 Ford Mustang MPG

16–25 MPG · $2,570–$4,970/yr

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570.

Gas · 2.3L, 5.0L, 5.2L

Combined

16–25 MPG

Per year

$2,570–$4,970

Gas configurations (11)

2019 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10) (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	32	25	$2,570
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	31	25	$2,650
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Performance Package 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	27	23	$2,840
Performance Package 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,870

Show 1 more configuration

2019 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+5)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	16	25	19	$3,460
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,590
Bullitt	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,590
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,620
Shelby GT350 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl	RWD	14	21	16	$4,970

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2018 Ford Mustang MPG

16–25 MPG · $2,570–$4,970/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 24 to 25 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,720 to $2,570, $150 less.

Gas · 2.3L, 5.0L, 5.2L

Combined

16–25 MPG

Per year

$2,570–$4,970

Gas configurations (10)

2018 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10) (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	32	25	$2,570
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	31	25	$2,640
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	29	23	$2,820
Performance Package 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Performance Package 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S10)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	29	23	$2,840

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2018 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S10)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	16	25	19	$3,460
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	25	18	$3,590
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,620
Shelby GT350 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl	RWD	14	21	16	$4,970

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2017 Ford Mustang MPG

16–24 MPG · $2,720–$4,970/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 24 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,590 to $2,720, $130 more.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.7L, 5.0L…

Combined

16–24 MPG

Per year

$2,720–$4,970

Gas configurations (14)

2017 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	30	24	$2,720
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S6)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	30	24	$2,720
Performance Package 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	28	24	$2,720
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S6)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,780
Performance Package 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S6)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	28	23	$2,840
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	27	23	$2,840

Show 4 more configurations

2017 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+8)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6)	3.7L 6-cyl	RWD	18	27	21	$3,110
Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	3.7L 6-cyl	RWD	18	27	21	$3,150
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,610
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	25	18	$3,630
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	24	18	$3,630
Performance Package 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	14	23	17	$3,840
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	14	23	17	$3,840
Shelby GT350 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl	RWD	14	21	16	$4,970

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2016 Ford Mustang MPG

16–25 MPG · $2,590–$4,890/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,570 to $2,590, $20 more.

Gas · 2.3L, 3.7L, 5.0L…

Combined

16–25 MPG

Per year

$2,590–$4,890

Gas configurations (9)

2016 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	31	25	$2,590
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S6)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	31	25	$2,620
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	29	23	$2,780
Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic (S6)	3.7L 6-cyl	RWD	19	27	22	$3,000
Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	3.7L 6-cyl	RWD	17	28	21	$3,130
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6)	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	16	25	19	$3,460

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2016 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	25	19	$3,530
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,600
Shelby GT350 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl	RWD	14	21	16	$4,890

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2015 Ford Mustang MPG

18–25 MPG · $2,570–$3,600/yr

Gas · 2.3L, 3.7L, 5.0L

Combined

18–25 MPG

Per year

$2,570–$3,600

Gas configurations (8)

2015 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	22	31	25	$2,570
Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD Automatic (S6)	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	21	31	25	$2,620
Convertible 2.3L 4-cyl turbo	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	RWD	20	29	24	$2,780
Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd	3.7L 6-cyl	RWD	19	27	22	$3,000
Mustang 3.7L 6-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	3.7L 6-cyl	RWD	17	28	21	$3,110
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	16	25	19	$3,460

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2015 Ford Mustang gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Mustang 5.0L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	25	19	$3,480
Convertible 5.0L 8-cyl	5.0L 8-cyl	RWD	15	23	18	$3,600

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD: $3,500 in California and $2,240 in Texas, a $1,260 difference.

California $3,500
Washington $3,240
New York $2,570
Florida $2,430
Texas $2,240

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).

Fuel cost in every state

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2023 small car models.

2023 Chevrolet Camaro

25 MPG · $3,240/yr

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

25 MPG · $3,170/yr

2023 Lexus IS

25 MPG · $3,230/yr

2023 Subaru BRZ

25 MPG · $3,270/yr

EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2015-2023 Ford Mustang get?

EPA rates the 2015-2023 Ford Mustang at 14–25 MPG combined across 113 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2023 Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD, is rated 25 MPG (22 city, 32 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2015-2023 Ford Mustang?

The Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 25 MPG, in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The lowest top rating, 24 MPG, was in 2017.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2015-2023 Ford Mustang?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

How does the 2015-2023 Ford Mustang compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2005-2014 Ford Mustang) is rated 16–23 MPG combined and costs $2,830–$5,020 a year to fuel; the 2015-2023 model is rated 14–25 MPG and costs $2,570–$5,700 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Ford Mustang per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,570 a year. Across all 15 configurations the cost runs $2,570–$3,850 a year. That is a $1,280 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Ford Mustang 100 miles?

About $17.13 per 100 miles for the Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $17.13 and $25.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2023 Ford Mustang more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD is rated 22 city and 32 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.

How does the 2023 Ford Mustang compare with other small car configurations?

The Mustang 2.3L 4-cyl turbo RWD costs about $2,570 a year to fuel, $710 less than the class median of $3,280, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 288 rated small car configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2023 Ford Mustang different from the 2022 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,570. EPA lists 15 configurations for 2023 against 16 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Ford Mustang for that year.