2018 Ford Mustang
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford Mustang is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 10 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 25 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 to $5,000 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Subcompact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 16-25 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 25 / 16 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,600-$5,000 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 353-549 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-5 / 10 |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Mustang costs about $2,600 to $5,000 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,200. Over five years that is about $16,000 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, this Mustang configuration spends about $1,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of subcompact cars in this dataset is about 27 MPG. The Mustang sits roughly 7 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
| Mustang | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Mustang Convertible | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Mustang Performance Package | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 23 MPG | $2,800 |
| Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Mustang Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Shelby GT350 Mustang | 5.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $5,000 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Mustang records tailpipe CO₂ of 353-549 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-5 out of 10. The EPA classifies it as subcompact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.