Makes FordMustang

Ford Mustang MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 26 MPG combined in 2024–2026. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (2001 and 2005–2009).

lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over

576.9 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version. Put it next to its 1984 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Ford Mustang has EPA ratings for 43 model years, 1984–2026, every one of them among subcompact cars. No other nameplate has as many rated years among subcompact cars, a class that has held 236 names on this site; the BMW M comes next with 34.

Among 18 subcompact cars, 2026

The Mustang placed eighth (tied). The class leader was the Honda Prelude at 44 MPG. The next higher rating, 27 MPG, belongs to the Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class.

The Mustang, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among subcompact cars.

1984–8835th of 57

1989–9333rd of 53

1994–9823rd of 36

1999–0321st of 30

2004–0816th of 24

2009–1317th of 31

2014–1820th of 34

2019–2315th of 27

2024–26seventh of 16

Where the engine list turned over

1994
New: 3.8-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 21 MPG.
1996
New: 4.6-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 21 MPG.
2005
New: 4.0-liter 6-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 20 MPG.
2011
New: 3.7-liter 6-cylinder, 5.0-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 23 MPG.

All 43 model years, best and lowest version

Model years	Best version	Combined	City / hwy	Lowest version	Versions
2025–2026	Mustang	26	22 / 33	12	6
2024	Mustang	26	22 / 33	17	8
2023	Mustang	25	22 / 32	17	15
2022	Mustang	25	22 / 32	14	16
2021	Mustang	25	21 / 32	14	16
2020	Mustang	25	21 / 32	14	14
2019	Mustang	25	21 / 32	16	11
2018	Mustang	25	21 / 32	16	10
2017	Mustang	24	21 / 30	16	14
2016	Mustang	25	22 / 31	16	9
2015	Mustang	25	22 / 31	18	8
2012–2014	Mustang	23	19 / 30	18	6
2011	Mustang	23	19 / 30	17	6
2010	Mustang	21	18 / 26	17	5
2008–2009	Mustang	20	17 / 26	16	5
2007	Mustang	20	17 / 25	16	5
2005–2006	Mustang	20	17 / 26	18	4
2004	Mustang	21	18 / 27	17	9
2003	Mustang	21	17 / 27	17	7
2002	Mustang	21	17 / 27	18	4
2001	Mustang	20	17 / 26	18	5
2000	Mustang	21	18 / 26	14	6
1999	Mustang	21	17 / 27	17	5
1996–1998	Mustang	21	18 / 27	18	5
1995	Mustang	21	18 / 27	15	5
1994	Mustang	21	18 / 27	18	4
1993	Mustang	22	19 / 27	17	4
1991–1992	Mustang	22	19 / 28	17	4
1990	Mustang	23	21 / 26	17	4
1989	Mustang	22	20 / 26	18	4
1988	Mustang	24	22 / 27	17	4
1987	Mustang	24	22 / 28	17	5
1986	Mustang	23	21 / 26	18	6
1985	Mustang	23	21 / 27	17	10
1984	Mustang	22	19 / 26	15	12

Version names in the EPA list: Mustang, Mustang Bullitt, Mustang Convertible, Mustang Dark Horse, Mustang GTD, Mustang HO Convertible, Mustang HO Coupe, Mustang Mach 1, Mustang Performance Package, Shelby GT350 Mustang, Shelby GT500 Mustang.

Same class, 2026

Honda Prelude44 MPG Audi S326 MPG BMW 8 Series24 MPG Lexus LC18 MPG