Ford Mustang MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Mustang model year from 2011 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Mustang has been offered with 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2024 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Mustang fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12–17 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | $42,988 | 9,660 listings |
| 2025 | 12–17 MPG | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl | $47,095 | 2,817 listings |
| 2024 | 17–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $30,995 | 4,237 listings |
| 2023 | 17–23 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $28,499 | 745 listings |
| 2022 | 17–23 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $32,369 | 1,025 listings |
| 2021 | 17–23 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $27,998 | 1,101 listings |
| 2020 | 17–23 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $23,956 | 1,594 listings |
| 2019 | 18–23 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $23,503 | 906 listings |
| 2018 | 18–23 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $21,000 | 686 listings |
| 2017 | 17–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $19,998 | 972 listings |
| 2016 | 18–23 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $18,620 | 806 listings |
| 2015 | 18–24 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | $16,993 | 706 listings |
| 2014 | 23 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 23 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 23 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 23 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
2026 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2026 Mustang was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 17 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $42,988 on VehiSales (9,660 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Mustang GTD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Premium | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
2025 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2025 Mustang was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 17 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $47,095 on VehiSales (2,817 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Mustang GTD | 5.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 10 | 17 | 12 MPG |
2024 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2024 Mustang was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 24 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $30,995 on VehiSales (4,237 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2023 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2023 Mustang was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $28,499 on VehiSales (745 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Mustang Mach 1 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Mach 1 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2022 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2022 Mustang was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $32,369 on VehiSales (1,025 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Mustang Mach 1 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Mach 1 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2021 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2021 Mustang was EPA-rated in 10 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $27,998 on VehiSales (1,101 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 MPG |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG |
| Mustang Mach 1 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Mach 1 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2020 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2020 Mustang was EPA-rated in 8 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 23 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $23,956 on VehiSales (1,594 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Coupe | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang HO Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Bullitt | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
2019 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2019 Mustang was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $23,503 on VehiSales (906 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Bullitt | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2018 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2018 Mustang was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $21,000 on VehiSales (686 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 MPG |
2017 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2017 Mustang was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 24 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $19,998 on VehiSales (972 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Mustang Performance Package | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
2016 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2016 Mustang was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 23 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $18,620 on VehiSales (806 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2015 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2015 Mustang was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.3L 4-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 24 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $16,993 on VehiSales (706 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 20 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2014 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2014 Mustang was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2013 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2013 Mustang was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2012 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2012 Mustang was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2011 Ford Mustang: engines & MPG
The 2011 Mustang was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 23 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Convertible | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 29 | 23 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Mustang get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Mustang range from 17 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2024 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Ford Mustang have?
The 2026 Mustang was EPA-rated with 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.2L 8-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Mustang require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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