2020 Ford MustangFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
32
MPG
Combined
25
MPG
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
32
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
30
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
16
Hwy
25
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
24
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $3,750/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S10) | Regular | 21 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Manual 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 24 | 18 | $3,750 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 5/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 354 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.3L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,694/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,574/yrHIGHEST | +$880 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,333/yrLOWEST | $-361 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,482/yr | $-212 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,713/yr | +$19 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,706/yr | +$12 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,355/yr | +$661 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,771/yr | +$77 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,606/yr | $-88 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,669/yr | $-25 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Crash Test Scores
| Rollover | |
| Rollover Probability | 8.1% |
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
113
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
1
Investigations
Recall History8
Source: NHTSARelated
Ford Mustang MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year