Against 451 other V6 cars rated 2005–2007, the Five Hundred beats their 19.1 mpg average by 1.9 mpg, about $181 a year.
Every Ford Five Hundred engine, compared
The Ford Five Hundred was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3L 6-cyl | 19 / 26 | 2005–2007 | $1,829 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Chevrolet Impala gets 20.5 mpg, the Buick Lucerne 18.8 mpg and the Infiniti M35 18.7 mpg, next to 21 mpg for the 2007 Five Hundred. The Five Hundred is the cheapest of them to run: $224 a year less than the Infiniti M35.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2007) | $0.152 |
| Fuel per year | $1,829 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,145 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2005–2007 | −$181 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,950 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2007 Ford Five Hundred gives up 7 mpg in town: 26 on the highway against 19 in the city, $544 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2007) | 19 mpg | $2,021 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 26 mpg | $1,477 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (37%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Five Hundred changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the Five Hundred was rated in, all of them at 21 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2006 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 | |
| 2005 | 19 / 26 | 1 | $1,829 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Ford Five Hundred — 1 engine across 2005–2007. 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 $2,950. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2007 Ford Five Hundred get?
21 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2005 the Five Hundred has averaged 21 mpg.
Is the 2007 Five Hundred more efficient than the 2006?
About the same: 21 against 21 mpg combined.
Does the Five Hundred get better gas mileage than the Chevrolet Impala?
About the same: 21 mpg for the 2007 Five Hundred against 20.5 for the 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
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