2012 FordFusion FWD

Midsize Cars · Front-Wheel Drive · 2.5 L 4-cyl

26MPGcombined

23city

32highway

A year of fuel$2,600

CO₂ from the tailpipe341.8 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 3,957 ford cars

Combined MPG 26 MPGbest 42 · avg 19

Annual fuel cost $2,600best $700 · avg $3,727

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2012 Ford Fusion FWD is a gasoline-powered car with a 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission. It is classified as an EPA Midsize Car. Its listed fuel economy is 23 MPG city, 32 MPG highway and 26 MPG combined. The EPA annual fuel cost is $2,600, and tailpipe CO2 is 341.81 g per mile. These figures give car shoppers useful points for comparing this Fusion’s fuel use and emissions. Front-wheel drive and the automatic transmission define the configuration, while the city and highway ratings show the separate economy figures to consider against your own driving. The combined rating offers a single summary, and the annual fuel cost provides another measure to keep in view when weighing running costs.

Who it is for

This Fusion may suit car buyers looking for a gasoline midsize model with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its listed MPG and annual fuel cost can help shoppers assess running costs.

What is good

32 MPG highway fuel economy.
26 MPG combined fuel economy.
Front-wheel drive.
EPA annual fuel cost is listed.

What to know first

23 MPG city fuel economy.
EPA annual fuel cost is $2,600.
Tailpipe CO2 is 341.81 g per mile.

Verdict

The Fusion’s listed ratings are 26 MPG combined and an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,600. Its front-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic transmission are defining details for this version.