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2016 Ford Mustang fuel economy

The EPA lists 6 versions of the 2016 Ford Mustang. Combined fuel economy ranges from 19 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 31 highway.

At a glance

Combined
19 to 25 MPG depending on version
City and highway
22 and 31 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,700 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Mustang
Manual 6-spd
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 223125 MPG $2,700
Mustang
Automatic (S6)
4-cyl 2.3L Rear-Wheel Drive 213125 MPG $2,700
Mustang
Automatic (S6)
6-cyl 3.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 192722 MPG $3,050
Mustang
Manual 6-spd
6-cyl 3.7L Rear-Wheel Drive 172821 MPG $3,200
Mustang
Automatic (S6)
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 162519 MPG $3,550
Mustang
Manual 6-spd
8-cyl 5.0L Rear-Wheel Drive 152519 MPG $3,550
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,700 per year in fuel, versus $3,550 for the least efficient.

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