The Ford Maverick does 31.5 mpg combined (32.2 city, 32.1 highway), which works out to about $1,219 a year in fuel at $3.20 a gallon and 12,000 miles. Engine choice matters more than you'd think: 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid does 37.4 mpg while 2L 4-cyl does 25.6 — a difference of $473 a year. Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg.
Every Ford Maverick engine, compared
Gas mileage on the Ford Maverick ranges from 37.4 down to 25.6 depending on which engine sits under the bonnet — a spread of $473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid | 41.6 / 33.8 | 2022–2026 | $1,027 | |
| 2L 4-cyl | 22.8 / 30.4 | 2022–2026 | $1,500 |
What that actually costs
The Ford Maverick burns a gallon every 31.5 miles, so 12,000 miles takes about 381 gallons a year. At $3.20 that is what the table below adds up to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile | $0.102 |
| Fuel per year | $1,219 |
| Fuel over five years | $6,095 |
| Against other 4-cyl cars | −$275 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $2,060 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The Ford Maverick is one of the cars that does better in town than out of it — 32.2 in the city against 32.1 on the highway. That is $3 a year in favour of the commuter stuck in traffic, and it usually means a hybrid drivetrain recovering energy every time you brake.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City | 32.2 mpg | $1,193 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 32.1 mpg | $1,196 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -0.1 mpg (-0%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the Maverick changed over the years
The Maverick peaked in 2026 at 32 mpg (32.5 city, 33.5 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2023 at 31 — 1 mpg apart, or $39 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other. The 2026 car does 32. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32.5 / 33.5 | 2 | $1,200 | |
| 2025 | 32 / 32.5 | 2 | $1,219 | |
| 2024 | 32.5 / 31.5 | 2 | $1,219 | |
| 2023 | 31.5 / 31.5 | 2 | $1,239 | |
| 2022 | 32.5 / 31.5 | 2 | $1,219 |
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How we count
This page rests on 10 EPA ratings of the Ford Maverick — 2 engines across 2022–2026. 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 $2,060. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the Ford Maverick get?
31.5 mpg combined on average — 32.2 in the city and 32.1 on the highway, per EPA ratings across 2022–2026.
How much does a Ford Maverick cost in fuel per year?
About $1,219 at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon — roughly $6,095 over five years, or 0.102 dollars a mile.
Which Maverick engine is the most economical?
The 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid at 37.4 mpg, against 25.6 for the 2L 4-cyl — a difference of about $473 a year.
Is the Maverick good on fuel compared with similar cars?
Against other 4-cyl cars it sits above the average of 25.7 mpg, computed across 4765 ratings.
Are these real-world Maverick 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 Maverick is $2,060 against the $1,219 we compute at 12,000 miles. Expect a little worse in practice: the spread between the 38 and 25 mpg versions of this car is smaller than the spread between two drivers of the same one.
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