The 2024 Ford Mustang gets 17 to 26 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1 at 26 mpg.
In the Subcompact Cars class for 2024, the Mustang ranks 9th (tied with 1 other) of 23 for combined mileage (26 mpg), 2nd (tied with 1 other) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($2,400 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 10th of 23 for tailpipe CO2 (341 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 24 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 368 grams per mile.
Across all 262 2024 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 261 other models, 100 get more miles per gallon than the 2024 Mustang's best version, 12 other models get the same and 149 get less. The 2024 Mustang's cheapest version costs $2,400 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 255 other models with a cost figure, 64 cost less, 4 the same and 187 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2024. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class | 2024 CLE300 4matic (Coupe) | 28 | $2,750 | 324 |
| 8 | 2024 Audi A5 | 2024 A5 Cabriolet quattro | 27 | $2,850 | 324 |
| 9 | 2024 Audi S3 | 2024 S3 | 26 | $3,000 | 335 |
| 9 | 2024 Ford MustangThis car | 2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1 | 26 | $2,400 | 341 |
| 11 | 2024 Lexus RC | 2024 RC 300 | 25 | $3,100 | 355 |
| 12 | 2024 Audi S5 | 2024 S5 Coupe | 24 | $3,200 | 376 |
| 12 | 2024 BMW 8 Series | 2024 840i Convertible | 24 | $3,200 | 373 |
Pick a 2024 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 (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1, 4-cyl 2.3 L: 22 mpg city, 33 highway, 26 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2024 Mustang version is $2,400 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Subcompact Cars class for 2024, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Mustang costs $583 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Mustang costs $2,915 less to fuel than the S3 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2024 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Mustang (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Mustang | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi S3 | 2024 S3 | 26 mpg | $3,000 | same figure | $600 more a year | - |
| 2024 Audi A5 | 2024 A5 Cabriolet quattro | 27 mpg | $2,850 | 1 higher | $450 more a year | - |
| 2024 Lexus RC | 2024 RC 300 | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 1 lower | $700 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2024; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1 | 4-cyl 2.3 L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-wheel | 22 | 33 | 26 | $2,400 | 341 | cheapest |
| 2024 Mustang Performance Package | 4-cyl 2.3 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,600 | 368 | +$200 |
| 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Automatic (S10)) #5 | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,300 | 467 | +$900 |
| 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Automatic (S10)) #3 | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,450 | 492 | +$1,050 |
| 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Manual 6-spd) #4 | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-wheel | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,450 | 494 | +$1,050 |
| 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Manual 6-spd) #2 | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-wheel | 14 | 23 | 17 | $3,650 | 515 | +$1,250 |
| 2024 Mustang Dark Horse (Automatic (S10)) | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Automatic (S10) | Rear-wheel | 14 | 22 | 17 | $3,650 | 524 | +$1,250 |
| 2024 Mustang Dark Horse (Manual 6-spd) | 8-cyl 5.0 L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-wheel | 14 | 22 | 17 | $3,650 | 535 | +$1,250 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2024 Mustang; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
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Tailpipe CO2: the 2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1 puts out 341 grams per mile; across the 8 tested versions the figure runs from 341 to 535.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1: fuel economy score 5 (3 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 5 (3 to 5 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Mustang gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2024 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25 mpg | 9 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2017 | 24 mpg | 14 | 2 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2018 | 25 mpg | 10 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2019 | 25 mpg | 11 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2020 | 25 mpg | 14 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2021 | 25 mpg | 16 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2022 | 25 mpg | 16 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2023 | 25 mpg | 15 | 1 mpg lower than 2024 | |
| 2024This page | 26 mpg | 8 | this page | |
| 2025 | 26 mpg | 6 | same as 2024 | |
| 2026 | 26 mpg | 8 | same as 2024 |
Compared with the 2023 model: 15 versions were tested then and 8 now; the best figure went from 25 to 26 mpg (up 1).
The 2025 model has 6 tested versions.
| Version in 2024 | 2024 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1, 4-cyl 2.3 L | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | +1 mpg |
| 2024 Mustang Performance Package, 4-cyl 2.3 L | 24 mpg | 23 mpg (listed in 2023 as Mustang Convertible (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic (S10))) | +1 mpg |
| 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Automatic (S10)) #5, 8-cyl 5.0 L | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Automatic (S10)) #3, 8-cyl 5.0 L | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Manual 6-spd) #4, 8-cyl 5.0 L | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | no change |
| 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Manual 6-spd) #2, 8-cyl 5.0 L | 17 mpg | 18 mpg | -1 mpg |
| 2024 Mustang Dark Horse (Automatic (S10)), 8-cyl 5.0 L | 17 mpg | 18 mpg (listed in 2023 as Mustang Mach 1 (Automatic (S10))) | -1 mpg |
| 2024 Mustang Dark Horse (Manual 6-spd), 8-cyl 5.0 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg (listed in 2023 as Mustang Mach 1 (Manual 6-spd)) | no change |
9 2023 versions have no match in 2024.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Mustang C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 85 complaints, 12 recalls, 0 investigations.
85 complaints for the 2024 Ford Mustang are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 41 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | |
| Engine | 11 | |
| Power Train | 10 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
5 of the 85 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
12 recalls are on file for the 2024 Ford Mustang at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air ...
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Fix: A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 ...
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024.
4 more are listed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other 2024 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Mustang itself is at 26 mpg.
More Ford models that have a 2024 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1 with 26 mpg combined (22 city, 33 highway).
The 2024 Ford Mustang costs between $2,400 and $3,650 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2024 Mustang (4-cyl 2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd) #1 at $2,400; the dearest is the 2024 Mustang (8-cyl 5.0 L, Manual 6-spd) #2 at $3,650. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
The 2024 Ford Mustang is 9th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2024 Audi A3 at 32 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 24 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2024 Audi S3 at 26 mpg and the next one behind is the 2024 Lexus RC at 25 mpg.
The 2023 model had 15 tested versions and the 2024 model has 8. The best figure went from 25 to 26 mpg (up 1).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2024 Ford Mustang C RWD: rollover 5; 2024 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
85 complaints for the 2024 Ford Mustang are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (41 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 12 recalls for the 2024 Ford Mustang (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2024 Ford Mustang: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2024 Ford Mustang: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2024 Ford Mustang: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2024 Ford Mustang: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2024 Ford Mustang: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.