2015 Ford Mustang MPG and Fuel Cost

The 2015 Ford Mustang is rated 18 to 25 mpg combined across 8 EPA-tested gas versions; the best is the 2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic.

EPA fuel economy

2015 Ford Mustang · 8 EPA-tested versions

Best EPA rating

25MPG combined

21 city 31 highway

$2,700 a year to fuel

Fuel economy score6/10

2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic

Best version costs $1,500 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).

Data: US EPA, fueleconomy.govUpdated Sep 30, 2026

At EPA's price assumptions, fuel costs $2,700 to $3,700 a year. Compared with 2014, the best gas version is up 2 mpg.

More complaints than most Mustang years

The 2015 drew 94 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 48 for a typical Mustang year: 1.9 times as many. It is not a year to avoid, which takes at least twice the typical count and at least 50 complaints.

Years to avoid: 2011, 2012, and 2014; best years: 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.

Every Mustang year ranked The 2015 Mustang's recalls and problems

Every 2015 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
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic Best EPA listing: Mustang	25 mpg	21 / 31	$2,700
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: Mustang	25 mpg	22 / 31	$2,700
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · Convertible EPA listing: Mustang Convertible	24 mpg	20 / 29	$2,800
3.7L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Mustang	22 mpg	19 / 27	$3,050
3.7L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: Mustang	21 mpg	17 / 28	$3,200
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic EPA listing: Mustang	19 mpg	16 / 25	$3,550
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual EPA listing: Mustang	19 mpg	15 / 25	$3,550
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · Convertible EPA listing: Mustang Convertible	18 mpg	15 / 23	$3,700

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. Change the numbers to match your driving.

Version	Per year	Per month	5 years
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$2,682	$224	$13,410
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual	$2,682	$223	$13,410
2.3L turbo 4-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · Convertible	$2,794	$233	$13,969
3.7L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,048	$254	$15,239
3.7L 6-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual	$3,193	$266	$15,964
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic	$3,529	$294	$17,645
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed manual	$3,529	$294	$17,645
5.0L 8-cyl · RWD · 6-speed automatic · Convertible	$3,725	$310	$18,625

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.

2015: gas 25 mpg

Show as a table

Ford Mustang best combined mpg by model year
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 2015 Mustang compares

2015 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.

2015 model	Best combined	Best gas	Fuel / year
Ford Mustang This page Best: gas	25 mpg	25 mpg	$2,700
Dodge Charger Best: gas	23 mpg	23 mpg	$2,900

2015 Mustang recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 437 owner complaints for the 2015 Mustang.

Owners most often describe backup camera problems (45 complaints, 10%), then stalling (28). NHTSA's overall crash rating: 5 stars for the version it has rated.

See the 2015 Mustang recalls and problems

Questions

Does the 2015 Ford Mustang need premium gas?

No. EPA lists every 2015 Ford Mustang version on regular gasoline.

How does the 2015 Mustang's MPG compare with the 2014?

For 2015, the best gas version is rated 25 mpg, up 2 from 23.

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.