2021 Roush Performance Mustang

The CarCody take

The 2021 Roush Performance Mustang is a gasoline car in the EPA subcompact class. Its 5.0-liter supercharged eight-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission return 14 MPG combined. City driving is rated at 12 MPG and highway driving at 19 MPG. EPA annual fuel cost is $5,850, with tailpipe emissions of 618 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a manual, rear-wheel-drive supercharged V8 car Owners whose driving includes enough highway miles to use the 19 MPG rating

What it is

This 2021 Roush Performance Mustang is a gasoline-powered car in the EPA subcompact class. It uses rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual transmission and a 5.0-liter supercharged eight-cylinder engine.

Its defining number is 14 MPG combined. That is the EPA estimate for mixed city and highway driving.

The numbers

The EPA ratings are 12 MPG in the city and 19 MPG on the highway. The seven-MPG gap shows how much driving conditions affect its fuel use.

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 618 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $5,850. That estimate gives you a yearly way to think about the 14 MPG combined rating when comparing gasoline cars.

How it compares

Within this Mustang's own EPA figures, highway driving uses less fuel than city driving: 19 MPG versus 12 MPG. A driver doing more stop-and-go miles will be closer to the lower number.

Its 14 MPG combined rating is the figure to use when weighing it against other cars in the same MPG chart.

Who it suits

This car suits a driver who wants a manual transmission, rear-wheel drive and a supercharged V8 in a subcompact EPA class.

It makes the most sense for someone prepared for a high annual gasoline bill and who can use its highway MPG advantage on longer trips.

Trade-offs

The supercharged 5.0-liter eight-cylinder engine and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 14 MPG combined rating and $5,850 annual fuel-cost estimate.

The six-speed manual transmission gives the driver direct gear control, while the 12 MPG city figure means urban driving will cost more fuel than highway travel.

Verdict

Choose the 2021 Roush Performance Mustang for its specific mechanical setup rather than for low running costs. The car pairs a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 with rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, but its EPA economy is 14 MPG combined. Budget around $5,850 a year for fuel, especially if most miles are in town. Highway use can return 19 MPG, while city use is rated at 12 MPG.