Ford · 1984–2026 · Gas
Ford Mustang MPG by year
The EPA has rated 43 model years of the Ford Mustang, from 1984 to 2026. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2026, at 26 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2026 model is 18% more efficient than the best 1984 model (26 vs. 22 MPG). The 2026 model is 13% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (26 vs. 23 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Mustang, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Mustang model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 12 |
22 / 33 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 2025 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 12 |
22 / 33 | 24 | — | 6 | $1,788 |
| 2024 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 17 |
22 / 33 | 24 | — | 8 | $1,788 |
| 2023 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 17 |
22 / 32 | 25 | — | 13 | $1,860 |
| 2022 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 14 |
22 / 32 | 25 | — | 14 | $1,860 |
| 2021 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 14 |
21 / 32 | 25 | — | 13 | $1,860 |
| 2020 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 14 |
21 / 32 | 24 | — | 13 | $1,860 |
| 2019 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 16 |
21 / 31 | 24 | — | 9 | $1,860 |
| 2018 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 16 |
21 / 31 | 25 | — | 8 | $1,860 |
| 2017 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 16 |
21 / 30 | 24 | — | 12 | $1,938 |
| 2016 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 16 |
22 / 31 | 25 | — | 9 | $1,860 |
| 2015 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 18 |
22 / 31 | 25 | — | 8 | $1,860 |
| 2014 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 30 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 2013 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 30 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 2012 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
19 / 30 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 2011 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 30 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 2010 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 26 | 22.5 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 2009 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 16 |
17 / 26 | 21 | — | 5 | $2,325 |
| 2008 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 16 |
17 / 26 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,325 |
| 2007 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 16 |
17 / 25 | 20 | — | 5 | $2,325 |
| 2006 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 26 | 20 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 2005 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 26 | 19 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 2004 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 27 | 19 | — | 8 | $2,214 |
| 2003 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 27 | 19 | — | 7 | $2,214 |
| 2002 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 27 | 22 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 2001 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 18 |
17 / 25 | 21.5 | — | 5 | $2,325 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 14 |
17 / 26 | 22 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1999 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
17 / 27 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1998 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 27 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1997 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 27 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1996 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 27 | 23 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1995 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 15 |
18 / 27 | 22 | — | 5 | $2,214 |
| 1994 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 18 |
18 / 27 | 24 | — | 4 | $2,214 |
| 1993 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 26 | 24.5 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1992 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 28 | 24 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1991 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 28 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1990 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 17 |
21 / 26 | 24 | — | 4 | $2,022 |
| 1989 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 18 |
20 / 26 | 23 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1988 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 17 |
22 / 27 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,938 |
| 1987 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 17 |
22 / 28 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,938 |
| 1986 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 18 |
21 / 26 | 24 | — | 6 | $2,022 |
| 1985 | Gas | 23 MPG lowest 17 |
21 / 26 | 24 | — | 9 | $2,022 |
| 1984 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
19 / 26 | 23 | — | 10 | $2,114 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Mustang year has the best fuel economy?
The 2024 Ford Mustang, rated up to 26 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,788 a year.
Which Ford Mustang year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2001 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,325 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford Mustang?
The 2026 Ford Mustang is rated up to 26 MPG combined.