Ford Mustang Performance Package MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Mustang Performance Package has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2017 to 2024. Across those years its best rated version returned 24 mpg (2017) and its thirstiest returned 17 mpg (2017). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 24 mpg | 17 mpg | #47 of 88 (47th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #49 of 82 (41th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | #52 of 85 (39th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2024 | 1 | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | #44 of 69 (37th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Mustang Performance Package placed highest in 2024 at #44 of 69, and lowest in 2019 at #52 of 85. It spent 0 of its 4 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 | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI & PFI, turbocharged, start-stop | 21 | 29 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 368 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 27 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 385 | 5/10 |
| 2019 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 383 | 5/10 |
| 2018 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 20 | 29 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 384 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 5.0L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | 5.0L 8-cyl | 14 | 23 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 523 | 3/10 |
| 2017 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 20 | 28 | 23 | 500.0 | 12.9 | $2,700 | 386 | 5/10 |
| 2017 | 2.3L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 21 | 28 | 24 | 479.2 | 12.4 | $2,600 | 370 | 5/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 → 2018 | 24 → 23 mpg | -1 mpg | 500 gal |
| 2019 → 2024 | 23 → 24 mpg | +1 mpg | 479 gal |
What Mustang Performance Package fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2024 Ford Mustang Performance Package burns 479 to 479 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 | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,677 | $1,677 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,917 | $1,917 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2024 model year is $2,600 to $2,600 a year in fuel, or $1,750 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 24 mpg the Ford Mustang Performance Package is exactly at the median.
- All Subcompact 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.