Ford Fusion — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A small, high-roofed hatchback based on the Fiesta, offering increased headroom, raised driving position, and reliable running costs.
TL;DR
37 MPG
Real-world petrol
52 MPG
Real-world diesel
45L
Tank capacity
£61.56
Full tank (petrol)
16.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Fusion achieves an estimated 37 MPG (petrol) and 52 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 45-litre tank completely costs approximately £61.56 (petrol) or £63.95 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
37
Real-world MPG
Petrol
43.5
Official WLTP
Petrol
52
Real-world MPG
Diesel
61.4
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £840 | £621 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1244 | £919 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1681 | £1242 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2521 | £1863 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3362 | £2485 |
| Full tank (45L) | £61.56 | £63.95 |
| Cost per mile | 16.8p | 12.4p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Fusion compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Fusion
The Fusion is tall, making it less aerodynamic at higher speeds; keep highway cruising at 60-65 mph.
Shift gears early, especially in the naturally aspirated Duratec models.
Check tyre pressure monthly as under-inflated tyres increase fuel consumption.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford Fusion achieving ~37 MPG real-world, if you fill 36 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.50
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.10
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 21 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Fusion?
The Ford Fusion achieves approximately 37 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 43.5 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 52 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford Fusion?
The Ford Fusion has a fuel tank of 45 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £61.56. Diesel costs approximately £63.95 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Fusion?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford Fusion costs approximately £1244 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1681. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Fusion?
In a Ford Fusion doing ~37 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 36-litre fill nets approximately £3.10 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 21 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford Fusion cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford Fusion costs approximately 16.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.04 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Fusion?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Fusion is 43.5 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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