Fuel economy details

Shelby Mustang GT 2008

EPA fuel-economy estimates for 1 version of this vehicle. Review the published configuration below.

17combined MPG

15 / 22city / highway MPG

$4,850estimated annual fuel cost

How to use these estimates

EPA ratings use standardized city and highway tests, making them a useful starting point for comparing similar vehicles. For model years with several versions, choose the powertrain that matches the vehicle you are considering before relying on a rating.

Your actual fuel or electricity use can vary with weather, payload, driving style, maintenance, and local prices.

Manual 5-spd

17 combined MPG

Fuel typePremium Gasoline

Vehicle classTwo Seaters

DriveRear-Wheel Drive

TransmissionManual 5-spd

Tailpipe CO₂522 g/mi

EPA base modelMustang GT

Efficiency and cost

Estimated annual petroleum use: 17.5 barrels
Five-year fuel-cost comparison: costs $12,250 more

EPA class benchmark

Compared with 82 EPA records from 2008 in this vehicle class and fuel type.

Efficiency position: At or above 34%
Combined MPG vs median: 2 MPG below the class median.
Annual cost vs median: $500 higher than the class median.

Where these numbers come from

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. This page was last updated on October 3, 2026. Learn more about how we use vehicle data.