Ford Mustang MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Ford Mustang MPG for every model year from 1984 to 2026.
Mustang MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 302 configurations of the Mustang. Pick a year to see each engine and drivetrain.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl | Auto 10-spd | RWD | 22 | 33 | 26 | View |
| Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | View |
| Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | View |
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5.0L 8-cyl | Auto (S10) | RWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | View |
| Mustang Dark Horse | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | View |
| Mustang GTDPremium Gasoline | 5.2L 8-cyl | Auto (AM-S8) | RWD | 10 | 17 | 12 | View |
Mustang MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Mustang configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
How the Mustang Compares
The EPA rated 18 subcompact cars for 2026. The best Mustang version, at 26 MPG combined, ties for 8th with 1 other model of 18. Combined ratings in the class run from 18 to 44 MPG, with a median of 25. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Prelude | 44 MPG |
| 2 | MINI Cooper | 32 MPG |
| 3 | BMW 4 Series | 31 MPG |
| 4 | BMW 2 Series | 30 MPG |
| 4 | MINI John Cooper Works | 30 MPG |
| 8 | Ford Mustang | 26 MPG |
What Does a Mustang Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Mustang, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Mustang MPG Questions
Which Mustang year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2024 to 2026 Mustang holds the top EPA rating at 26 MPG combined (22 city, 33 highway).
Why doesn't my Mustang match the EPA numbers?
EPA ratings come from standardized lab tests so every car is measured the same way. Your results depend on speed, climate, idling, cargo, tire pressure and upkeep. The ratings are best for comparing one car against another. To track your own numbers, try the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Cedrick Reese built this page from the EPA fuel economy file published on fueleconomy.gov. It has 302 ratings for the Mustang from 1984 to 2026, and every one of them is shown in the table. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov