Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 8 model years, from 2013 to 2020. Across those years its best rated version returned 42 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 38 mpg (2013). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | #10 of 92 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | #14 of 107 (88th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | #13 of 101 (88th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | #17 of 112 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #12 of 110 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #15 of 125 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #24 of 127 (82th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
| 2020 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #24 of 124 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid placed highest in 2013 at #10 of 92, and lowest in 2019 at #24 of 127. It spent 8 of its 8 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 3.3 | $1,500 | 610 mi | 99 | 10/10 |
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 40 | 42 | 273.8 | 3.3 | $1,500 | 610 mi | 99 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 41 | 42 | 273.8 | 3.7 | $1,500 | 610 mi | 112 | 10/10 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 41 | 42 | 273.8 | 3.7 | $1,500 | 610 mi | 112 | 10/10 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 4.4 | $1,650 | 550 mi | 129 | 10/10 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 4.4 | $1,650 | 550 mi | 129 | 10/10 |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 4.4 | $1,650 | 550 mi | 129 | 10/10 |
| 2013 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas and Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 40 | 36 | 38 | 302.6 | 4.4 | $1,650 | 550 mi | 129 | 10/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → 2017 | 38 → 42 mpg | +4 mpg | 274 gal |
What Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2020 Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid burns 274 to 274 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $821 | $821 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,095 | $1,095 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2020 model year is $1,500 to $1,500 a year in fuel, or $5,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 42 mpg the Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid is 17 mpg better the median, which is worth about $652 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
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