2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV: MPG and fuel economy
The 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV is a plug-in hybrid rated at 42 combined MPG by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It returns 43 MPG in the city and 40 MPG on the highway.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain.
Key takeaways
- The most efficient car in the Midsize Cars class for the 2020 model year is the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus at 141 MPG.
- EPA estimates this car saves around $5,500 in fuel over five years compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 42 MPG |
| City MPG | 43 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 40 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,400 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 101 g/mi |
| Fuel type | Regular Gas and Electricity |
How the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV compares
The 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV returns 42 combined MPG. Cars in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year average 36 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 17%.
The most efficient car in the Midsize Cars class for the 2020 model year is the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus at 141 MPG. The bar chart below puts the Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV alongside the class best and the class average so you can see the full picture.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2020 model year (across all classes) returns 27.2 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2020 model year is on its own page.
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for regular gasoline, which is $3.99/gallon. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPG and the reference fuel price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. To get a current-prices estimate, take your local gas price and multiply by 357.1 gallons (the car's annual consumption at the rated MPG).
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $700 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $1,400 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $2,333 |
Compare against other Midsize Cars for 2020
If you are cross-shopping the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus leads this group at 141 MPG, 99 MPG ahead of the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV.
Specifications
The 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV runs a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a automatic (variable gear ratios), sending power through front-wheel drive.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Midsize Cars
- Engine
- 2L 4-cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Regular Gas and Electricity
- Annual petroleum use
- 3.3 barrels per year
- Start-stop system
- Yes
Common questions about the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV.
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Is the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV fuel efficient?
Yes. The 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV returns 42 combined MPG, which beats the average car in the Midsize Cars class for the same model year by about 17%. -
What MPG does the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV at 42 combined MPG, 43 MPG in city driving, and 40 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $1,400 for the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
What fuel does the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV use?
The EPA lists the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV as running on regular gasoline. Using a different grade than the manufacturer specifies can affect fuel economy and engine longevity. -
How much CO₂ does the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV emit?
Tailpipe CO₂ emissions are 101 g/mi. Multiplied across a typical year of driving (15,000 miles) that works out to about 1,515 kilograms of CO₂. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV?
City driving returns 43 MPG and highway driving returns 40 MPG. A flat (or city-better) split is the signature of a hybrid or electric drivetrain, where regenerative braking recovers energy that would otherwise be lost in stop-start city traffic. -
What engine is in the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV?
The 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV has a 2-liter 4-cylinder engine (EPA description: PHEV). -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV have?
The 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV comes with a automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission and front-wheel drive. -
How does the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV compare to the best car in its class?
The most efficient car in the Midsize Cars class for the 2020 model year is the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus at 141 combined MPG. The Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV returns 42 MPG, a gap of 99 MPG. If you are comparing on fuel economy alone, the class leader is worth a look. -
How much does the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV save on fuel compared to an average car?
The EPA estimates that over five years, the 2020 Ford Fusion Special Service PHEV will save you about $5,500 in fuel compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year. That figure uses the same 15,000 mile per year and EPA fuel-price assumption as the annual fuel cost.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.