2015 Ford Mustang to get 32 MPG with help from EcoBoost [News]

2015, Mustang, LA, Reveal
2015 Ford Mustang

The next generation 2015 Ford Mustang will get 32 mpg on the highway with the help from the 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder and the 6-speed automatic transmission. The 2.3L turbo will be the most efficient new Mustang, never mind that it produces 310 hp @ 5,500 rpm and 320 lb-ft of torque @ 3,000 rpms (using 93-octane). The automatic 2.3L is rated at 21 MPG city, 32 MPG highway, and 25 MPG combined. It has the best highway cruising number, but you need to go for the 6-speed manual transmission and the 2.3L motor to get the best EPA combined estimate of 26 MPG.

The most affordable of Mustangs will use the 3.7L V6 with 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. It starts at MSRP of $23,600, and the EPA rates it at 19 / 28 / 22 with the 6-speed automatic. The one equipped with the manual suffers in around town fuel economy.

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The big bad 5.0L Mustang GT will return 25 MPG on the highway, even with the power bump it received for the new car. The “five-oh” is making 435 hp @ 6,500 rpm, and 400 lb-ft of torque @ 4,250 lb-ft (using 93 octane).

2015 Mustang EPA Ratings:

Engine Transmission City/Hwy/Comb MPG
2.3L EcoBoost 6-sp Auto 21 / 32 / 25
2.3L EcoBoost 6-sp Manual 22 / 31 / 26
3.7L V6 6-sp Auto 19 / 28 / 22
3.7L V6 6-sp Manual 17 / 28 / 21
5.0L V8 6-sp Auto 16 / 25 / 19
5.0L V8 6-sp Manual 15 / 25 / 19

Take a look at the 2014 Mustang EPA rating for comparison. The previous 3.7L and 5.0L power trains were more efficient than the 2015 models. The all-new Mustang grows in track width and only gains about 25 pounds of curb weight (for the V6 Coupe).  However, EPA says that the 2015 model gets 3 MPG less on the highway that the 2014.

2014 Mustang EPA Ratings:

Engine Transmission City/Hwy/Comb MPG
3.7L V6 6-sp Auto 19 / 31 / 23
3.7L V6 6-sp Manual 19 / 29 / 22
5.0L V8 6-sp Auto 18 / 25 / 20
5.0L V8 6-sp Manual 15 / 26 / 19

Check out this insider TFLcar video of the 2015 Ford Mustang reveal from Los Angeles.