2021 Ford Mustang EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2021 Ford Mustang delivers an EPA-certified 14–25 MPG combined (12–21 city / 18–32 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 23 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $750 to $5,450.

Combined MPG
14–25 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
12–21 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
18–32 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$750–5,450
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2021 Ford Mustang Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

14–25 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $2,450–$5,450 (16 configurations)

All-Electric

Battery Electric (BEV)

211–305 mi Range • 101 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $750–$5,450 (7 configurations)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (23 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Mustang Mach-E RWD California Route 1 Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 108 MPGe 94 MPGe 101 MPGe 305 mi $750
Mustang Mach-E RWD Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 105 MPGe 93 MPGe 100 MPGe 230 mi $750
Mustang Mach-E RWD Extended Electricity Electric (BEV) Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 104 MPGe 90 MPGe 97 MPGe 300 mi $800
Mustang Mach-E AWD Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 100 MPGe 86 MPGe 93 MPGe 211 mi $800
Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 96 MPGe 84 MPGe 90 MPGe 270 mi $850
Mustang Mach-E GT Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 90 MPGe 77 MPGe 84 MPGe 270 mi $900
Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Electricity Electric (BEV) All-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 88 MPGe 75 MPGe 82 MPGe 260 mi $950
Mustang Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 21 MPG 32 MPG 25 MPG $2,450
Mustang Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 21 MPG 32 MPG 25 MPG $2,450
Mustang Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG $2,550
Mustang HO Coupe Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG $2,650
Mustang Convertible Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG $2,650
Mustang Convertible Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG $2,650
Mustang Convertible Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 10-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG $2,650
Mustang HO Coupe Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 27 MPG 22 MPG $2,800
Mustang HO Convertible Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG $2,800
Mustang HO Convertible Regular 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG $2,950
Mustang Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG $3,250
Mustang Mach 1 Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG $3,400
Mustang Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 15 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG $3,400
Mustang Convertible Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG $3,400
Mustang Mach 1 Regular 5L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 14 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG $3,600
Shelby GT500 Mustang Premium 5.2L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM7) 12 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG $5,450
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.50–$6.25

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

600–1071 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.