Ford Mustang Gas Mileage (MPG)
Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Ford Mustang's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.
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Ford Mustang Gas Mileage
| Year | Body/Powertrain | flat, hilly, or mountainousLand | driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot | A/C use: none to heavyA/C | constant stop and goTraf % | many stops per mileCity % | stop every mile or twoSub % | fairly steady speedHwy % | Hwy Spd | MPG |
| 2011 | 2dr Convertible 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
flat | med | none | 10 | 10 | 50 | 30 | 75 | 20.5 |
| flat | med | none | 0 | 10 | 20 | 70 | 80 | 24.0 | ||
| 2011 | 2dr Convertible 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
flat | med | none | 5 | 10 | 35 | 50 | 78 | 22.3 |
| Averages | flat | med | none | 5 | 10 | 35 | 50 | 78 | 22.3 | |
| With the 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 engine, 6-speed manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive, 2011 Ford Mustang fuel economy has been averaging
22.3 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2011 Ford Mustangs in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 78 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (35 percent), in the city (10 percent), and in heavy traffic (5 percent). In addition the average 2011 Ford Mustang in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC not used at all. |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Ford Mustang MPG
| Ford Mustang Fuel Economy: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Coupe 412-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
V8, 412hp, 26mpg. Who thought those three things would ever go together. |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
The 698 was a HP390, and got abou 9mph. I oped for the 6 because it has all the power I need and gets real world fuel economy equal to my Escapes. I consistantly get 23 plus in mixed driving |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
For a 4.6L V8 using 87 octane, 20 city and 28 hwy is not bad. |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
For a V8, I still get great fuel economy. I average 21mpg with combined city & highway, about 75% city. Only long highway trips, I average 27mpg at 70mph. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Surprisingly, the V8 gets about 23-25 MPG highway driving IF you behave; better than my SUV. The Stang is my choice for my frequent 800+ miles trips once or twice per month. |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Not bad at all for a sports car with a big six cyl. |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
If you drive it responsably, I easily get 22 mpg around town. At 65 mph I get 28 on the highway. |
| Ford Mustang Fuel Economy: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Coupe 420-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
19.6 MPG under tame driving (read: shifting at 2200rpms), 10.2 under agressive driving. |
| 2012 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
I was hoping for a bit better than the 24 I'm getting in commuting duty. Car still has less than 2000 miles, so it may improve w/ summer blend gas and a more broken in engine. If I could get 26 I'd be much happier, but I'm not counting on it |
| 2010 | 2dr Coupe 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
It flat out sucks. |
| 2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
The GT/CS is surprisingly economical; GT500 is a profligate gas gobbler - but who really cares? |
| 2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
12 mpg city is poor, hi way mpg of 22 is not too bad |
| 2008 | 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Premium fuel is expensive and mileage with a blown 5.4 is not stellar. I would not recommend this as a daily driver but it makes a hell of weekend and evening toy. |
| 2007 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
I checked mileage carefully, hoping it was possible to get better than 18-20 m.p.g.- not likey in everyday driving. |
| 2006 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
16 MPG on average |
| 2005 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Mustang is smaller but much thirstier... |
| 2005 | 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
V8 while not terrible, it does use more fuel than similar sized vehicles with smaller engines. |
