2022 Ford Shelby GT500 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 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.

The 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang runs on premium gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang gets up to 12 miles per gallon in the city, and 18 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is 14 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is $4,550 per year.

That value has 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.

If you were to compare a 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $13,750 more on fuel.

The 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 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 combined average MPG for the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang is 14 miles per gallon, and according to the current tax for each level of MPG, you can expect to pay a tax of $5,400 per year.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Consume?

The 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang will consume roughly 21 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

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

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang will emit 631 grams of CO2, which is about 9,465,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 323 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang.

City MPG12
Highway MPG18
Combined MPG14
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $13,750
Gas Guzzler Tax$5,400
Fuel Cost$4,550
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum21
Grams of CO29,465,000
Trees Needed to Offset451
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement5.2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?Yes
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on December 27, 2025. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/shelby-gt500-mustang/2022.

  • "2022 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/shelby-gt500-mustang/2022. Accessed December 27, 2025.

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