Ford Fusion FWD
25.3 MPG The 2020 Ford Fusion FWD is EPA-rated at 25.3 MPG combined (21.7 city / 32 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 593 gallons, $1897 a year in fuel, or $0.126 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2020 run it averages 25.4 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 12 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.099 | $988 | $1482 | $1976 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.119 | $1186 | $1779 | $2372 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.126 | $1265 | $1897 | $2530 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.138 | $1383 | $2075 | $2767 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.158 | $1581 | $2372 | $3162 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.178 | $1779 | $2668 | $3557 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.198 | $1976 | $2964 | $3953 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25.3 MPG | 21.7 | 32 | $2467 | 349 | 3 |
| 2019 | 25.7 MPG | 21.7 | 32 | $2433 | 348 | 3 |
| 2018 | 25.7 MPG | 21.7 | 32.3 | $2433 | 350 | 3 |
| 2017 | 25.7 MPG | 21.7 | 32.3 | $2433 | 350 | 3 |
| 2016 | 27.3 MPG | 23.3 | 34.5 | $2288 | 327 | 4 |
| 2015 | 27.3 MPG | 23.3 | 34.5 | $2288 | 328 | 4 |
| 2014 | 27.4 MPG | 23.4 | 34.4 | $2280 | 325 | 5 |
| 2013 | 27.2 MPG | 23.2 | 34.2 | $2290 | 327 | 5 |
| 2012 | 23.8 MPG | 21.3 | 29 | $2638 | 376 | 4 |
| 2011 | 23.8 MPG | 21.3 | 28.8 | $2638 | 376 | 4 |
| 2010 | 23.3 MPG | 20.7 | 29 | $2683 | 383 | 3 |
| 2009 | 22.3 MPG | 19.3 | 27.7 | $2783 | 399 | 3 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 261 midsize cars models tracked here, the Ford Fusion FWD ranks 103 on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Audi A6 quattro (25.5), Chrysler 200 (25.7), Alfa Romeo Giulia AWD (26), BMW 528i xDrive (26), BMW 540i xDrive (26).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 349 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Fusion FWD get?
The 2020 Ford Fusion FWD is rated at 25.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 21.7 city and 32 highway. Across all 12 model years in the database it averages 25.4 MPG, ranging from 21 to 29 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Fusion FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 25.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 593 gallons — roughly $1897 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.126 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2020 model is $2467.
Has the Ford Fusion FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 22.3 MPG in 2009 to 25.3 in 2020 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 13% across 12 model years.
Is the Ford Fusion FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 103 of 261 in the Midsize Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 27.2 MPG. That is 1.9 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.