Ford Fusion Gas Mileage: 2006 – 2013

The Ford Fusion was introduced in the 2006 model year, filling a gap in the Ford lineup that was once occupied by the relatively short-lived Tempo and Contour. Slotted between the Focus and Taurus, the Fusion – in Hybrid trim – is the most fuel-efficient sedan among Ford’s current offerings, with gas mileage ratings of 41 city / 36 highway miles per gallon (MPG).

The Fusion is available in front-wheel-drive (FWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD). The FWD Fusion Hybrid uses a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine. Non-hybrid FWD Fusions can be fitted with a 3.5-liter V6, a 3.0-liter FlexFuel (FFV) V6, and a 2.5-liter inline four. AWD Fusions are equipped with either the 3.5-liter or 3.0-liter FlexFuel V6s. FFV models may be more prevalent in the federal government fleet.

We put the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to exhaustive road tests in 2011 and 2010. Both vehicles had no problem beating the official gas mileage estimates.

The Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ are due for an update in the 2013 model year.

Ford Fusion Gas Mileage: 2006 – 2013

– by Daniel Gray