2003 Ford Mustang fuel economy
The EPA lists 7 versions of the 2003 Ford Mustang. Combined fuel economy ranges from 17 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 17 city / 27 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 17 to 21 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 17 and 27 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,200 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Manual 5-spd | 6-cyl 3.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 27 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Mustang Automatic 4-spd | 6-cyl 3.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Mustang Manual 5-spd | 8-cyl 4.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG | $3,550 |
| Mustang Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 4.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Mustang Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 4.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Mustang Manual 5-spd | 8-cyl 4.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 MPG | $3,700 |
| Mustang Manual 6-spd | 8-cyl 4.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $4,850 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,200 per year in fuel, versus $4,850 for the least efficient.