DecodedCarsRoush Performance Mustang
14 model years from 2006 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2021
- Class
- Subcompact Cars, Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 15–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2021 Mustang in brief
The 2021 Roush Performance Mustang is a subcompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 15 MPG combined (12 city / 19 highway), 36% worse than the 2021 subcompact car average of 23.4 MPG, for an estimated $5,500 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Roush Performance Mustang has 14 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2021, classed as Subcompact Cars, Midsize Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2013 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 18 MPG.
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data.
How the 2006 Mustang compares
The 2006 Roush Performance Mustang is a subcompact car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 25% worse than the 2006 subcompact car average of 21.2 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
2021 Mustang pros & cons
Full 2021 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 20 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 36% below the 2021 subcompact car average of 23.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 Mustang
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
None of the 5 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Mustang changes by model year
- 2019
- Best combined MPG down from 17 to 15
- 2012
- Best combined MPG up from 16 to 18
- 2011
- Engine added: 5.0L 8-cyl
- Engine dropped: 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 18 to 16
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 14 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2021 Mustang
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Mustang | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Camaro | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
| 2021 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Roush Performance. How we calculate this →