Electric and petrol · 1964–2026
Ford Mustang
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Mustang. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 13.3 L/100km: 21 mpg UK, 18 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 13.3 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 21 mpg
- US mpg
- 18 mpg
- On a full tank
- 460 km
- 61 L tank
What a Mustang costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $38.98 per 100 km | $4,288 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $32.01 per 100 km | $3,553 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £37.22 per 100 miles | £2,605 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $24.54 per 100 miles | $3,313 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
S550, 2015–2023
Specs for the 5.0 V8 GT fastback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- S550
- Built
- 2015-2023
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,789 mm
- Width
- 1,916 mm
- Height
- 1,381 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,720 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,720 kg
- Boot
- 408 L
Engine
- Engine
- 5.0 L V8 petrol
- Engine size
- 4,951 cc
- Cylinders
- 8
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 339 kW
- Torque
- 556 Nm
- Gearbox
- 10-speed automatic
- 0–100 km/h
- 4.3 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 12.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 61 L
- Minimum petrol
- 98 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★☆☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2017
- Euro NCAP
- ★★☆☆☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2017
- Airbags
- 8
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
S197, 2005–2014
Specs for the 4.0 V6 coupe; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- S197
- Built
- 2005-2014
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,783 mm
- Width
- 1,915 mm
- Height
- 1,382 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,720 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,657 kg
- Boot
- 353 L
Engine
- Engine
- 4.0 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 233 kW
- Torque
- 434 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 11.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 58 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★★
SN95, 1994–2004
Specs for the 3.8 V6 coupe; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- SN95
- Built
- 1994-2004
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,653 mm
- Width
- 1,857 mm
- Height
- 1,350 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,573 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,470 kg
- Boot
- 261 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.8 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 4,204 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 145 kW
- Torque
- 410 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 58 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Mustang II / Fox body, 1974–1993
Specs for the 2.3 coupe; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- Mustang II / Fox body
- Built
- 1974-1993
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Engine
- Engine
- 2.3 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 2,301 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
Economy
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
First generation (1964½–1973), 1964–1973
Specs for the 1969 Ford Mustang Hardtop (2-door coupe), 200 cu in (3.3 L) inline-six, 3-speed manual; base engine; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Coupe
- Size class
- Sports
- Generation
- First generation (1964½–1973)
- Built
- 1964-1973
- Built in
- United States
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,760 mm
- Width
- 1,811 mm
- Height
- 1,303 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,743 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,285 kg
- Boot
- 277 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.3 L inline 6-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 3,277 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 86 kW
- Torque
- 258 Nm
- Gearbox
- 3-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 13.3 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 13.5 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 13.7 L/100km | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 12.7 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 12.6 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 12.7 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 12.2 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 12.3 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 12.0 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 12.6 L/100km | 22 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 13.0 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.4 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.4 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.2 L/100km | 21 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.8 L/100km | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 19.5 L/100km | 14 mpg | 12 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 12.5 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1991 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1990 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
Ford Mustang questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Mustang?
The 2026 Ford Mustang uses 13.3 L/100km by its official figures: 21 mpg in UK gallons and 18 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Mustang cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,288 in New Zealand, $3,553 in Australia, £2,605 in United Kingdom, $3,313 in United States.
How far does a Ford Mustang go on a full tank?
About 460 km (286 miles) from its 61 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Ford Mustang's boot?
408 L, for the 5.0 V8 GT fastback.
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