Against 451 other V6 cars rated 2005–2007, the Freestyle sits right on their 19.1 mpg average.
Every Ford Freestyle engine, compared
The Ford Freestyle 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 | 18 / 25 | 2005–2007 | $1,920 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Jeep Liberty gets 18.5 mpg, the Jeep Commander 15.5 mpg and the GMC Envoy 16.5 mpg, next to 20 mpg for the 2007 Freestyle. The Freestyle is the cheapest of them to run: $557 a year less than the Jeep Commander.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2007) | $0.160 |
| Fuel per year | $1,920 |
| Fuel over five years | $9,600 |
| Against other V6 cars, 2005–2007 | −$90 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,100 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2007 Ford Freestyle gives up 7 mpg in town: 25 on the highway against 18 in the city, $597 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2007) | 18 mpg | $2,133 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 25 mpg | $1,536 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +7 mpg (39%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Freestyle changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the Freestyle was rated in, all of them at 20 mpg.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2006 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 | |
| 2005 | 18 / 25 | 1 | $1,920 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Ford Freestyle — 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 $3,100. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2007 Ford Freestyle get?
20 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2005 the Freestyle has averaged 20 mpg.
Is the 2007 Freestyle more efficient than the 2006?
About the same: 20 against 20 mpg combined.
Does the Freestyle get better gas mileage than the Jeep Liberty?
Yes: 20 mpg for the 2007 Freestyle against 18.5 for the 2008 Jeep Liberty, about $156 a year less to run.
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