2008 Ford Mustang MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2008 Ford Mustang.

The 2008 Ford Mustang has 5 model options: Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L, Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L, Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L, Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L and Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.4 L.

The 2008 Ford Mustang Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2008 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2008 Ford Mustang Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2008 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2008 Ford Mustang Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.4 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2008 Ford Mustang Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2008 Ford Mustang is 18 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model Option Combined MPG City MPG Highway MPG
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L 19 16 24
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L 20 17 26
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L 18 15 22
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L 18 15 23
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.4 L 16 14 20

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2008 Ford Mustang?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2008 Ford Mustang is $3,610.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2008 Ford Mustang to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $6,550 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model Option Fuel Cost 5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L $3,300 spend $5,000 more
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L $3,150 spend $4,250 more
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L $3,500 spend $6,000 more
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.4 L $4,600 spend $11,500 more

The 2008 Ford Mustang is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model Option Gas Guzzler Tax
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.4 L $3,700

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2008 Ford Mustang Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2008 Ford Mustang will consume in one year is 17 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model Option Barrels
Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L 16
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L 15
Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L 17
Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L 17
Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.4 L 19

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 2008 Ford Mustang model options.

Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Ford Mustang Automatic 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG 16
Highway MPG 24
Combined MPG 19
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $5,000
Fuel Cost $3,300
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 16
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 4.0 L:

City MPG 17
Highway MPG 26
Combined MPG 20
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $4,250
Fuel Cost $3,150
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 15
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 6
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Ford Mustang Automatic 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 22
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Ford Mustang Manual 5-spd 8-cyl, 4.6 L:

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 23
Combined MPG 18
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $6,000
Fuel Cost $3,500
Fuel Type 1 Regular
Barrels of Petroleum 17
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Manual 5-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.4 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2008 Ford Mustang Manual 6-spd 8-cyl, 5.4 L:

City MPG 14
Highway MPG 20
Combined MPG 16
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $11,500
Gas Guzzler Tax $7,700
Fuel Cost $4,600
Fuel Type 1 Premium
Barrels of Petroleum 19
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Manual 6-spd
Vehicle Class Subcompact Cars
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? Yes
Turbocharged? No

Disclaimer

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