Ford Mustang MPG by year (1984-2026)
The agency's file has 43 model years of the Ford Mustang from 1984 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Ford Mustang, gets 12 to 26 mpg combined across 8 tested versions.
Best of 2026
26 mpgMustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd), combinedBest in the file
26 mpgMustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd); reached in 2024, 2025, 2026Best non-hybrid, 2026
26 mpgMustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd), combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- 1989: the best combined figure went down 2 mpg, to 22 mpg (from 24 in 1988).
- 2011: the best combined figure went up 2 mpg, to 23 mpg (from 21 in 2010).
- 2015: the best combined figure went up 2 mpg, to 25 mpg (from 23 in 2014).
Your fuel cost, 2026 Mustang
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd), 4-cyl 2.3 L: 22 mpg city, 33 highway, 26 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Mustang version is $2,400 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 12 | 22 mpg | $2,850 to $4,150 | no earlier year in the file |
| 1985 | 10 | 23 mpg | $2,700 to $3,650 | +1 mpg |
| 1986 | 6 | 23 mpg | $2,700 to $3,450 | no change |
| 1987 | 5 | 24 mpg | $2,600 to $3,650 | +1 mpg |
| 1988 | 4 | 24 mpg | $2,600 to $3,650 | no change |
| 1989 | 4 | 22 mpg | $2,850 to $3,450 | -2 mpg |
| 1990 | 4 | 23 mpg | $2,700 to $3,650 | +1 mpg |
| 1991 | 4 | 22 mpg | $2,850 to $3,650 | -1 mpg |
| 1992 | 4 | 22 mpg | $2,850 to $3,650 | no change |
| 1993 | 4 | 22 mpg | $2,850 to $3,650 | no change |
| 1994 | 4 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $3,450 | -1 mpg |
| 1995 | 5 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $4,150 | no change |
| 1996 | 5 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $4,050 | no change |
| 1997 | 5 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $4,050 | no change |
| 1998 | 5 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $4,300 | no change |
| 1999 | 5 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $4,550 | no change |
| 2000 | 6 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $5,550 | no change |
| 2001 | 5 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,300 | -1 mpg |
| 2002 | 4 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $3,450 | +1 mpg |
| 2003 | 7 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $4,550 | no change |
| 2004 | 9 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $3,650 | no change |
| 2005 | 4 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $3,450 | -1 mpg |
| 2006 | 4 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2007 | 5 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,850 | no change |
| 2008 | 5 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,850 | no change |
| 2009 | 5 | 20 mpg | $3,100 to $4,850 | no change |
| 2010 | 5 | 21 mpg | $2,950 to $4,550 | +1 mpg |
| 2011 | 6 | 23 mpg | $2,700 to $4,550 | +2 mpg |
| 2012 | 6 | 23 mpg | $2,700 to $4,300 | no change |
| 2013 | 6 | 23 mpg | $2,700 to $4,300 | no change |
| 2014 | 6 | 23 mpg | $2,700 to $4,300 | no change |
| 2015 | 8 | 25 mpg | $2,500 to $3,450 | +2 mpg |
| 2016 | 9 | 25 mpg | $2,500 to $4,850 | no change |
| 2017 | 14 | 24 mpg | $2,600 to $4,850 | -1 mpg |
| 2018 | 10 | 25 mpg | $2,500 to $4,850 | +1 mpg |
| 2019 | 11 | 25 mpg | $2,500 to $4,850 | no change |
| 2020 | 14 | 25 mpg | $2,500 to $5,550 | no change |
| 2021 | 16 | 25 mpg | $2,500 to $5,550 | no change |
| 2022 | 16 | 25 mpg | $2,500 to $5,550 | no change |
| 2023 | 15 | 25 mpg | $2,500 to $3,650 | no change |
| 2024 | 8 | 26 mpg | $2,400 to $3,650 | +1 mpg |
| 2025 | 6 | 26 mpg | $2,400 to $5,200 | no change |
| 2026 | 8 | 26 mpg | $2,400 to $6,450 | no change |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 15 of 43 model years: 1985: +1 mpg, 1987: +1 mpg, 1989: -2 mpg, 1990: +1 mpg, 1991: -1 mpg, 1994: -1 mpg, 2001: -1 mpg, 2002: +1 mpg, 2005: -1 mpg, 2010: +1 mpg, 2011: +2 mpg, 2015: +2 mpg, 2017: -1 mpg, 2018: +1 mpg, 2024: +1 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Mustang is in the Subcompact Cars class. By best combined figure it ranks 8th of 18 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 25 mpg and the top figure is 44 mpg. Best Subcompact Cars mileage, 2026 models.
Other Ford models
Every other Ford model on this site, nearest to the Mustang in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Mustang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport | 2026 | 23 to 27 mpg | 1 higher |
| Explorer | 2026 | 19 to 24 mpg | 2 lower |
| F150 | 2026 | 12 to 24 mpg | 2 lower |
| Edge | 2024 | 21 to 23 mpg | 3 lower |
| Ranger | 2026 | 17 to 23 mpg | 3 lower |
| Bronco | 2026 | 15 to 20 mpg | 6 lower |
| Expedition | 2026 | 18 to 19 mpg | 7 lower |
| Maverick | 2026 | 23 to 38 mpg | 12 higher |
| Escape | 2026 | 26 to 40 mpg | 14 higher |
| F-150 Lightning | 2025 | 66 to 72 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Mustang Mach-E | 2026 | 84 to 110 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Ford Mustang model year has the best mileage?
Since 1984, the best conventional figure is 26 mpg combined, for the 2026 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd).
How many versions of the Ford Mustang has the agency tested?
304 versions across 43 model years (1984 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Ford Mustang gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 22 mpg in 1984 and is 26 mpg in 2026, a change of +4 mpg.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.