From Jalopnik · Collin Woodard · · 1m 40s
2026 Ford Mustang GT Manual Matches 2009 Gas Mileage
Ford Mustang GT manual transmission achieves identical fuel economy as 2009 model after 17 years.
In brief
Ford Mustang GT manual transmission achieves identical fuel economy as 2009 model after 17 years. The 2026 Ford Mustang GT manual transmission maintains the same 15/23/18 mpg fuel economy as the 2009 model despite 17 years of development. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
2026 Mustang GT Manual Matches 2009 Mileage
A 2026 Ford Mustang GT with manual transmission achieves exactly the same 15/23/18 mpg fuel economy as the 2009 model after 17 years.
“2026 Ford Mustang GT with a manual transmission is officially rated at 15/23/18 mpg”
Automatic Transmission Improves Efficiency
Switching to a modern 10-speed automatic instead of a five-speed auto improved the 2026 Mustang GT's fuel economy from 15/22/18 to 16/24/19 mpg.
“a new automatic Mustang GT gets a far superior 16/24/19 mpg”
Corvette Fuel Economy Consistency
The last four generations of automatic Corvettes show consistent combined fuel economy at 19, 18, 18, and 19 mpg for 2004, 2013, 2019, and 2026 models.
“Combined fuel economy for base-model 2004, 2013, 2019, and 2026 Corvettes is 19, 18, 18, and 19 mpg”
2009 Mustang GT Performance Specs
The 2009 Mustang GT used a 4.6-liter V8 producing 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque, achieving 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and a quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds.
“hit 60 mph in 5.2 seconds and ran the quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds at 102 mph”
2026 Mustang GT Performance Specs
The 2026 Mustang GT features a 5.0-liter V8 with 480 hp and 415 lb-ft of torque, accelerating to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds and completing the quarter-mile in 12.5 seconds.
“needs only 4.2 seconds to hit 60 mph on its way to a 12.5-second quarter-mile at 114 mph”
2004 Corvette Performance Specs
The 2004 Corvette used a 5.7-liter V8 with 350 hp and 360 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 4.9-second zero-to-60 time and a quarter-mile in 13.4 seconds.
“was several ticks behind the manual's 4.9-second zero-to-60 time”
2026 Corvette Performance Specs
The 2026 Corvette features a 6.2-liter V8 with 490 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, accelerating to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and completing the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds.
“only needs 2.8 seconds to hit 60 mph on its way to an 11.2-second quarter-mile at 122 mph”
What matters most
The 2026 Ford Mustang GT manual transmission maintains the same 15/23/18 mpg fuel economy as the 2009 model despite 17 years of development.
