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2016 Ford Fusion MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Ford Fusion is a midsize car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (25 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 29 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 67 midsize cars rated for 2016, it ranks 26th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 25 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2016 #26 of 67 Midsize Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2016 Ford Fusion's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 10.6 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	25	10.6	9.4
Highway	36	15.3	6.5
Combined	29	12.3	8.1

How it ranks among 2016 Midsize Cars

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1Nissan Leaf114 MPGe $799
2Toyota Prius56 MPG $830
3Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid46 MPG $1,011
4Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid99 MPGe + 40 MPG $1,027
5Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive84 MPGe $1,085
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26Ford Fusion29 MPG $1,603
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67Ferrari FF13 MPG $4,558

2016 FusionOther midsize carsClass median: $1,850/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Fusion MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Fusion FWD	Gas	25 MPG	36 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Fusion FWD	Gas	24 MPG	36 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Fusion FWD	Gas	22 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
FWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic Fusion FWD	Gas	22 MPG	33 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Fusion AWD	Gas	22 MPG	31 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.5L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 100 cu ft
Cargo volume: 16 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 307 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2016 Ford Fusion vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Malibu 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Malibu saves $53/yr vs Buick LaCrosse Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Fusion saves $57/yr vs Volkswagen Passat 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Dart 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Regal Hybrid 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Fusion saves $57/yr vs Chrysler 200 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Fusion saves $119/yr vs Honda Accord 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Accord saves $53/yr vs Toyota Camry 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Fusion saves $57/yr vs Mazda 6 32 MPG · $1,453/yr 6 saves $150/yr vs Nissan Altima 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Altima saves $103/yr vs Buick LaCrosse 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Fusion saves $611/yr vs Ford Fusion Hybrid 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Fusion Hybrid saves $469/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid (41 MPG), 2016 Ford Fusion Plug-in Hybrid (88 MPGe + 38 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Ford Fusion?

Up to 29 MPG combined (25 city / 36 highway); ratings range from 25 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Ford Fusion use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Ford Fusion?