Ford Fusion Fuel Economy (MPG)

Name: Ford Fusion MPG & Fuel Economy
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What is the real-world gas mileage of a 2020 Ford Fusion?

The 2020 Ford Fusion gets up to 42 MPG combined (43 city / 40 highway) in EPA testing.

Latest model year (2020):

The Ford Fusion gets up to 42 MPG combined (43 city / 40 highway) in the Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Overview MPG Engine Specs Fuel Cost Transmission Drivetrain Vehicle Class Maintenance Dimensions Curb Weight Safety EV Range

Ford Fusion MPG — All Years

Year	Trim	Engine	Fuel	City (MPG)	Hwy (MPG)	Combined (MPG)
2020Config 1 of 8	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	4 1.5L	Regular Gasoline	23	34	27
2020Config 2 of 8	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	20	29	23
2020Config 3 of 8	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	21	31	25
2020Config 4 of 8	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	40	42
2020Config 5 of 8	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	40	42
2020Config 6 of 8	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	41	42
2020Config 7 of 8	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	40	41
2020Config 8 of 8	Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L	4 2.5L	Regular Gasoline	21	31	24
2019Config 1 of 9	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	4 1.5L	Regular Gasoline	23	34	27
2019Config 2 of 9	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	21	31	25
2019Config 3 of 9	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	20	29	23
2019Config 4 of 9	Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L	6 2.7L	Regular Gasoline	17	26	20
2019Config 5 of 9	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	40	42
2019Config 6 of 9	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	41	42
2019Config 7 of 9	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	40	42
2019Config 8 of 9	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	40	41
2019Config 9 of 9	Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L	4 2.5L	Regular Gasoline	21	31	25
2018Config 1 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	4 1.5L	Regular Gasoline	23	34	27
2018Config 2 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	21	31	25
2018Config 3 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	20	29	23
2018Config 4 of 7	Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L	6 2.7L	Regular Gasoline	17	26	20
2018Config 5 of 7	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	41	42
2018Config 6 of 7	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	41	42
2018Config 7 of 7	Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L	4 2.5L	Regular Gasoline	21	32	25
2017Config 1 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	4 1.5L	Regular Gasoline	23	34	27
2017Config 2 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	21	31	25
2017Config 3 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	20	29	23
2017Config 4 of 7	Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L	6 2.7L	Regular Gasoline	17	26	20
2017Config 5 of 7	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	41	42
2017Config 6 of 7	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	41	42
2017Config 7 of 7	Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L	4 2.5L	Regular Gasoline	21	32	25
2016Config 1 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	4 1.5L	Regular Gasoline	25	36	29
2016Config 2 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	4 1.5L	Regular Gasoline	24	36	28
2016Config 3 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	22	33	26
2016Config 4 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	22	31	25
2016Config 5 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	4 2.5L	Regular Gasoline	22	33	26
2016Config 6 of 7	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	39	41
2016Config 7 of 7	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	40	36	38
2015Config 1 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	4 1.5L	Regular Gasoline	25	36	29
2015Config 2 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L	4 1.5L	Regular Gasoline	24	36	28
2015Config 3 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	22	31	25
2015Config 4 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	22	33	26
2015Config 5 of 7	Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L	4 2.5L	Regular Gasoline	22	33	26
2015Config 6 of 7	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	40	36	38
2015Config 7 of 7	Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L	4 2.0L	Regular Gasoline	43	39	41

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Ford Fusion data analysis

How Ford Fusion combined fuel economy varies

Across 45 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2020 Ford Fusion, combined fuel economy runs from 20 MPG to 42 MPG. The strongest figure belongs to the 2017 Ford Fusion (Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L) at 42 MPG, and the weakest to the 2019 car (Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L) at 20 MPG — a spread of 110%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Ford Fusion would be misleading.

What changed for 2020

Average combined fuel economy for the 2020 Ford Fusion is 33.3 MPG, against 31.9 MPG for the 2019 car — it rose by 1.4 MPG. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.

How to read this Ford Fusion data

This page lists every 2015 through 2020 Ford Fusion record we hold for this measurement — 45 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Ford Fusion numbers

The 2015 through 2020 Ford Fusion entries here cover the variants Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.7 L and Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L. 2019 is the busiest model year in the record with 9 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted combined fuel economy figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Ford Fusion figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford Fusion record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Official Factory Specs vs. AutoSpecData Expert Benchmarks

The EPA highway loop never holds interstate speed. Here is what the same engine does when you sit on the cruise control.

Cruise speed	EPA highway spec	AutoSpecData adjusted MPG	Fuel you lose
60 mph	41 MPG	41 MPG	0%
65 mph	41 MPG	38.2 MPG	7%
70 mph	41 MPG	35.6 MPG	13%
75 mph	41 MPG	33.2 MPG	19%
80 mph	41 MPG	30.9 MPG	25%

Our Real-World Speed MPG Adjuster re-scales the Ford Fusion EPA highway result with a quadratic drag term (mpg = hwy ÷ (1 + k·(v² − 60²)/60²), k = 0.55 for trucks, SUVs and vans, 0.42 for cars). Wind, roof racks, and a heavy right foot make it worse, never better.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fusion MPG

What is the MPG of the Ford Fusion?

The Ford Fusion gets up to 42 MPG combined (43 city / 40 highway) in the 2020 model year. Fuel economy varies by engine and trim — see the full table above for details.

Which Ford Fusion trim has the best fuel economy?

The Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L trim offers the best combined fuel economy at 42 MPG. Smaller engines and front-wheel-drive configurations typically achieve the highest MPG.