Against 308 other V6 cars rated 2022–2024, the Edge sits right on their 21.3 mpg average. Averaged over the years each was sold, the most economical engine since 2007, the 2L 4-cyl (2012–2024), does 23.8 mpg and the thirstiest, the 3.5L 6-cyl (2007–2016), 20.6: $251 a year apart.
Every Ford Edge engine, compared
Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2L 4-cyl | 20.6 / 28.9 | 2012–2024 | $1,613 | |
| 2.7L 6-cyl | 18.5 / 25 | 2017–2024 | $1,846 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 17.8 / 25.4 | 2007–2016 | $1,864 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Toyota RAV4 gets 35.8 mpg, the Honda CR-V 35 mpg and the Honda Pilot 22 mpg, next to 22 mpg for the 2024 Edge.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2024) | $0.145 |
| Fuel per year | $1,745 |
| Fuel over five years | $8,725 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2022–2024 | −$58 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,848 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2024 Ford Edge gives up 6.5 mpg in town: 26.5 on the highway against 20 in the city, $471 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2024) | 20 mpg | $1,920 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26.5 mpg | $1,449 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.5 mpg (33%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Edge changed over the years
The Edge peaked in 2019 at 23 mpg (20.5 city, 27.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2009 at 19 — 4 mpg apart, or $351 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2024 car does 22.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2023 | 19.5 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2022 | 19.5 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2021 | 20 / 27 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2020 | 20 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2019 | 20.5 / 27.5 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2018 | 18.5 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2017 | 18.5 / 26.5 | 2 | $1,745 | |
| 2016 | 19 / 28 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2015 | 19 / 28 | 2 | $1,707 | |
| 2014 | 20 / 28 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2013 | 20 / 28 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2012 | 20 / 28 | 2 | $1,670 | |
| 2011 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2010 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2009 | 17 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2008 | 16 / 24 | 1 | $2,021 | |
| 2007 | 16 / 23 | 1 | $2,021 |
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How we count
This page rests on 31 EPA ratings of the Ford Edge — 3 engines across 2007–2024. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $2,848. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2024 Ford Edge get?
22 mpg combined, 20 city and 26.5 highway, per EPA; its 2 versions that year range from 21 to 23. Across every year since 2007 the Edge has averaged 22 mpg.
Is the 2024 Edge more efficient than the 2023?
About the same: 22 against 22 mpg combined.
Which Edge year has the best gas mileage?
The 2019, at 23 mpg combined (20.5 city, 27.5 highway).
Does the Edge get better gas mileage than the Toyota RAV4?
No: 22 mpg for the 2024 Edge against 35.8 for the 2025 Toyota RAV4, about $672 a year more to run.
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