The Ford GT does 14 mpg combined (11.6 city, 18.3 highway), which works out to about $2,743 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 5.4L 8-cyl does 14 mpg while 3.5L 6-cyl does 14 — a difference of $0 a year. Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg.
Every Ford GT engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Ford GT ranges from 14 down to 14 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $0 a year across 2 versions of the same car. Picking the right one often saves more fuel than picking a different car altogether. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 12 / 19 | 2005–2006 | $2,743 | |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 11.5 / 18 | 2017–2022 | $2,743 |
What that actually costs
The Ford GT burns a gallon every 14 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 857 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.229 |
| Fuel per year | $2,743 |
| Fuel over five years | $13,715 |
| Against other V6 cars | +$813 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $5,500 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ford GT gives up 6.7 mpg the moment you leave the motorway — 18.3 out there against 11.6 in town, a 58% drop worth $1,212 a year. A wide gap punishes stop-and-start traffic; a narrow one means the car doesn't care where you drive it.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 11.6 mpg | $3,310 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 18.3 mpg | $2,098 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6.7 mpg (58%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the GT changed over the years
Combined figure across the 8 model years the GT was rated in, all of them at 14 mpg. Jumps usually mark a new generation or a new engine; dips often mean a heavier body or added all-wheel drive.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2021 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2020 | 12 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2019 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2018 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2017 | 11 / 18 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2006 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2005 | 12 / 19 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 8 EPA ratings of the Ford GT — 2 engines across 2005–2022. 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 $5,500. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ford GT get?
14 mpg combined on average — 11.6 in the city and 18.3 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2005–2022.
How much does a Ford GT cost in fuel per year?
About $2,743 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $13,715 over five years, or 0.229 dollars a mile.
Which GT engine is the most economical?
The 5.4L 8-cyl at 14 mpg, against 14 for the 3.5L 6-cyl — a difference of about $0 a year.
Is the GT good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other V6 cars it sits below the average of 19.9 mpg, computed across 4940 ratings.
Are these real-world GT figures?
No — they are EPA laboratory ratings, the same ones printed on the window sticker, and EPA's own annual fuel estimate for the Ford GT is $5,500 against the $2,743 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 14 and 14 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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