Ford · Subcompact cars · Gasoline
Ford Mustang: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
The Ford Mustang has 6 rated versions for 2026, from 12 to 26 MPG combined; its most efficient version is tied for 7th of 13 subcompact cars, in the lower half.
- 26MPG combinedtied 7th of 13 in class
- $2,600a year in fuel3rd of 13 in class
- 341g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the gasoline models of its class it is tied for 3rd of 9 gasoline subcompact cars, in the upper half. The median of that narrower group is 24 MPG, against 26 MPG for all subcompact cars together.
Among all gasoline models of the year, regardless of size, it is tied for 53rd of 180 gasoline models, in the upper half.
Within the 14 Ford models rated for 2026 it is tied for 7th on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 26 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class at 27 MPG and just behind it is the BMW 8 Series at 24 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $2,600 a year. That is $450 less than the subcompact cars median of $3,050, which makes it 3rd of 13 subcompact cars, in the top quarter, ahead of 83% of the others.
Tailpipe CO2 is 341 g/mile, about level with the subcompact cars median of 341 g/mile.
Rated versions
Its city rating is 22 and its highway rating 33: the highway figure is 11 higher. 6 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, Mustang: 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD, gets 26 MPG; the least efficient listed, Mustang GTD: 5.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8), RWD, gets 12 MPG, a gap of 14 MPG.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang: 2.3 L, 4 cyl, Automatic 10-spd, RWD | 26 | 22 | 33 | $2,600 | 341 |
| Mustang: 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (S10), RWD | 19 | 16 | 24 | $3,550 | 468 |
| Mustang: 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd, RWD | 18 | 15 | 23 | $3,700 | 494 |
| Mustang Dark Horse: 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (S10), RWD | 17 | 14 | 22 | $3,950 | 525 |
| Mustang Dark Horse: 5.0 L, 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd, RWD | 17 | 14 | 22 | $3,950 | 533 |
| Mustang GTD: 5.2 L, 8 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8), RWD | 12 | 10 | 17 | $6,850 | 741 |
Year by year
The Ford Mustang is in the data for 8 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2019 and 2026 the best combined rating rose by 1 MPG, from 25 to 26. The number of rated versions shrank from 11 to 6. Fuel cost for the best version is $2,600 in the latest data against $2,700 in 2019, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 26 | 12 | $2,600 | 341 | 26 |
| 2025 | 6 | 26 | 12 | $2,600 | 342 | 26 |
| 2024 | 8 | 26 | 17 | $2,600 | 341 | 26 |
| 2023 | 15 | 25 | 17 | $2,700 | 350 | 25 |
| 2022 | 16 | 25 | 14 | $2,700 | 354 | 26 |
| 2021 | 16 | 25 | 14 | $2,700 | 356 | 26 |
| 2020 | 14 | 25 | 14 | $2,700 | 354 | 26 |
| 2019 | 11 | 25 | 16 | $2,700 | 355 | 25 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi S3 | Gasoline | 26 | $3,150 | 2026 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class | Hybrid | 27 | $3,050 | 2026 |
| BMW 8 Series | Gasoline | 24 | $3,400 | 2026 |
| Audi RS | Gasoline | 23 | $3,550 | 2026 |
| BMW 2 Series | Gasoline | 31 | $2,650 | 2026 |
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Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.