2010 Ford Mustang MPG and Fuel Cost
The 2010 Ford Mustang is rated 17 to 21 mpg combined across 5 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual.
EPA fuel economy
2010 Ford Mustang · 5 EPA-tested versionsBest EPA rating
21MPG combined
18 city 26 highway
$3,200 a year to fuel
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual
Best version costs $4,000 more in fuel over 5 years vs the average new vehicle (EPA)
Fuel cost: 15,000 miles a year at EPA's $4.47 a gallon (regular gas).
At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $3,200 to $4,850 a year.
Fewer complaints than a typical Mustang year
The 2010 drew 30 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 48 for a typical Mustang year. Best years are picked only from 2016 on, since counts for older years say less: owners filed fewer complaints in the early 2010s.
Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, and 2014; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
Every Mustang year rankedThe 2010 Mustang's recalls and problems
Every 2010 Mustang version
EPA's ratings for each version it tested. Fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current prices.
| Version | Combined | City / Hwy | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual Best
EPA listing: Mustang |
21 mpg | 18 / 26 | $3,200 |
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic
EPA listing: Mustang |
19 mpg | 16 / 24 | $3,550 |
4.6L 8-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic
EPA listing: Mustang |
19 mpg | 17 / 23 | $3,550 |
4.6L 8-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual
EPA listing: Mustang |
19 mpg | 16 / 24 | $3,550 |
5.4L supercharged 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual
EPA listing: Mustang · Premium fuel |
17 mpg | 14 / 22 | $4,850 |
Fuel cost at your prices
EPA's annual cost uses 15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving and its current prices: $4.47 a gallon for regular gas and $5.48 a gallon for premium gas. Change the numbers to match your driving.
| Version | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual | $3,193 | $15,964 |
4.0L 6-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
4.6L 8-cyl · RWD · 5-speed automatic | $3,529 | $17,645 |
4.6L 8-cyl · RWD · 5-speed manual | $3,529 | $17,645 |
5.4L supercharged 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual | $4,835 | $24,176 |
At the default settings the results match EPA's annual cost before EPA rounds it to the nearest $50.
Ford Mustang MPG by model year
The best-rated version in each model year; the highlighted year is this page. Gas: 21 to 26 mpg (every year from 2010 to 2026); 26 since 2024.
2010: gas 21 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Best gas version |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 26 |
| 2026 | 26 |
Every Mustang year's ratings in one table
How the 2010 Mustang compares
2010 sports and muscle cars covered on this site, ranked by their best combined rating. Fuel cost is for each model's cheapest version to run, at EPA's prices.
| 2010 model | Best combined | Best gas | Fuel / year |
|---|---|---|---|
Ford Mustang This page Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
Best: gas |
21 mpg | 21 mpg | $3,200 |
2010 Mustang recalls and complaints
Questions
Does the 2010 Ford Mustang need premium gas?
Some versions do. EPA lists the 5.4L supercharged 8-cyl on premium, the rest use regular.
Sources and method
- US EPA and Department of Energy fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 29, 2026.
- EPA fuel price assumptions: regular $4.47, midgrade $5.07, premium $5.48, diesel $6.38 a gallon; electricity $0.15 per kWh.
- Recall and complaint counts: NHTSA recall file dated Oct 2, 2026 and complaint file dated Oct 2, 2026.
Ratings are EPA estimates. Real-world mileage depends on how, where and in what weather you drive. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.