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2012 Ford Mustang MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Ford Mustang is a subcompact car offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,022 a year to fuel.

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Combined 23 MPG 19 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,022 15,000 mi/yr · $13.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2012 #10 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Ford Mustang's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway3012.87.8
Combined239.810.2

How it ranks among 2012 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  2. 2CODA Automotive Coda73 MPGe $1,242
  3. 3Scion iQ37 MPG $1,257
  4. 4Ford Fiesta32 MPG $1,453
  5. 5Scion xD29 MPG $1,603
  6. 10Ford Mustang23 MPG $2,022
  7. 36Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible14 MPG $4,232
2012 MustangOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,522/yr

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

Mustang MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Mustang		 Gas 19 MPG 30 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Mustang Convertible		 Gas 19 MPG 29 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
RWD · 3.7L 6-cyl · 6-speed manual
Mustang		 Gas 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Mustang		 Gas 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed manual
Mustang		 Gas 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 5.4L 8-cyl supercharged · 6-speed manual
Mustang		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $3,292

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
3.7L 6-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Passenger volume
83 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
386 g/mi

2012 Ford Mustang vs. rivals

vs MINI Clubman 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Clubman saves $47/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Beetle saves $162/yr vs Mitsubishi Eclipse 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Same fuel cost vs Fiat 500 32 MPG · $1,852/yr 500 saves $170/yr vs Nissan Altima 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Altima saves $233/yr vs Scion xD 29 MPG · $1,603/yr xD saves $418/yr vs Volkswagen Eos 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Mustang saves $348/yr vs Roush Performance Mustang 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Mustang saves $1,270/yr vs Nissan GT-R 19 MPG · $3,118/yr Mustang saves $1,097/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Ford Mustang?

Up to 23 MPG combined (19 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 18 to 23 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Ford Mustang use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Ford Mustang?

The 2012 Ford Mustang's fuel average is 9.8 km/L (10.2 L/100 km), or 23 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Ford Mustang per year?

About $2,022 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $13.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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