Ford Mustang — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Ford's iconic sports coupe. Powerful engines with massive road presence, though fuel costs are high compared to commuter cars.
TL;DR
21 MPG
Real-world petrol
61L
Tank capacity
£83.45
Full tank (petrol)
29.6p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Mustang achieves an estimated 21 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 61-litre tank completely costs approximately £83.45 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
21
Real-world MPG
Petrol
24.8
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1481 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £2191 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2961 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £4442 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £5923 |
| Full tank (61L) | £83.45 |
| Cost per mile | 29.6p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Mustang compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Mustang
Opt for the 2.3 EcoBoost rather than the V8 Vardar if fuel economy is a key consideration.
Avoid running in Track or Sport modes for daily highway commutes.
Ensure tyre pressures are optimized to handle the heavy performance chassis.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford Mustang achieving ~21 MPG real-world, if you fill 49 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.90
Gross saving on fuel
£0.89
Cost of 3-mile detour
£4.01
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 17 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Mustang?
The Ford Mustang achieves approximately 21 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 24.8 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford Mustang?
The Ford Mustang has a fuel tank of 61 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £83.45. Diesel costs approximately £86.68 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Mustang?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford Mustang costs approximately £2191 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2961. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Mustang?
In a Ford Mustang doing ~21 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 49-litre fill nets approximately £4.01 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 17 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford Mustang cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford Mustang costs approximately 29.6p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £8.88 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Mustang?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Mustang is 24.8 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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