2020 Ford Fusion
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford Fusion is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 8 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 23 to 42 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550 to $2,800 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Midsize Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 23-42 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 42 / 23 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,550-$2,800 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 99-384 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-7 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Fusion costs about $1,550 to $2,800 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,094. Over five years that is about $10,469 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Fusion configuration saves about $3,750 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of midsize cars in this dataset is about 32 MPG. The Fusion sits roughly 0 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Hybrid FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,550 |
| Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,550 |
| Fusion Special Service PHEV | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 42 MPG | $1,550 |
| Fusion Hybrid Taxi | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 |
| Fusion FWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 27 MPG | $2,400 |
| Fusion FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
| Fusion FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 24 MPG | $2,700 |
| Fusion AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Fusion records tailpipe CO₂ of 99-384 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-7 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating, and an EPA electric range of 610 to 610 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as midsize cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.