Ford Fusion S MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Fusion S has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2010 to 2012. Across those years its best rated version returned 27 mpg (2010) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (2010). The EPA record holds 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | #11 of 63 (84th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2011 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #24 of 71 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #31 of 76 (60th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 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 S placed highest in 2010 at #11 of 63, and lowest in 2012 at #31 of 76. It spent 3 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2011 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 22 | 31 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2010 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Regular | 2.5L 4-cyl | 23 | 34 | 27 | 425.9 | 11.0 | $2,300 | 329.14814814814815 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 → 2011 | 27 → 25 mpg | -2 mpg | 460 gal |
What Fusion S fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2012 Ford Fusion S burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2012 model year is $2,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $1,250 more 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 25 mpg the Ford Fusion S is exactly at the median.
- All Midsize Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.