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2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 16–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang at a glance
The 2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang covers 5 model years in the EPA database (9 configurations in all), rated 16–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007, 2008 and 2010; 2009 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2010.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 17–18 MPG | $4,460–$4,730 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 16–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 16 MPG | $5,020 | First year |
What the 2010 Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,190more a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 Roush Performance Mustang MPG
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,460, $270 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Roush Performance Mustang MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 Roush Performance Mustang as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 Roush Performance Mustang MPG
16–17 MPG · $4,730–$5,020/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,730.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,730 |
| Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Roush Performance Mustang MPG
16–17 MPG · $4,730–$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 moves from 16 to 17 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $5,020 to $4,730, $290 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 3 Mustang Coupe (Most efficient) | 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,730 |
| Stage 3 Mustang | 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 Roush Performance Mustang MPG
16 MPG · $5,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 3 Mustang (Most efficient) | 4.6L 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).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2010 small car models.
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang get?
EPA rates the 2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang at 16–18 MPG combined across 9 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 23 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang?
The Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2010. The lowest top rating, 16 MPG, was in 2006.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007, 2008 and 2010. In 2009 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2006-2010 Roush Performance Mustang compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2001-2004 Roush Performance Mustang) is rated 17–18 MPG combined and costs $4,460–$4,730 a year to fuel; the 2006-2010 model is rated 16–18 MPG and costs $4,460–$5,020 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 Roush Performance Mustang per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $4,460–$4,730 a year. That is a $270 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 Roush Performance Mustang 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.73 and $31.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 Roush Performance Mustang more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2010 Roush Performance Mustang compare with other small car configurations?
The Stage 3 Mustang 4.6L 8-cyl supercharged RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,190 more than the class median of $3,270, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 338 rated small car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 Roush Performance Mustang different from the 2009 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,460, $270 less. EPA lists 2 configurations for 2010 against 2 configurations for 2009. See the 2009 Roush Performance Mustang for that year.