Roush Performance · model year 2021
2021 Roush Performance Mustang
Subcompact · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Subcompact Cars
Where it places
The CarCody take
The 2021 Roush Performance Mustang is a gasoline car in the EPA subcompact class. Its 5.0-liter supercharged V8 sends power to the rear wheels through a 10-speed automatic. The key running figure is 15 combined MPG, with 12 MPG city and 19 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $5,500.
Good to know
- Supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine
- Rear-wheel drive
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- 19 MPG highway rating
Watch for
- 12 MPG city rating
- 15 MPG combined rating
- $5,500 EPA annual fuel cost
- 606 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a supercharged V8 Mustang Buyers comfortable with high gasoline use
The 2021 Roush Performance Mustang makes sense for someone focused on a supercharged V8, rear-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission. Its running budget is substantial: EPA annual fuel cost is $5,500, with 15 combined MPG. City-heavy drivers face the lowest rating at 12 MPG, while highway travel reaches 19 MPG. If those fuel figures fit your budget and driving pattern, the Mustang's powertrain specification is clear and easy to evaluate.
What it is
The 2021 Roush Performance Mustang is a gasoline-powered car from Roush Performance cars. It uses a 5.0-liter, eight-cylinder supercharged engine, rear-wheel drive, and a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Its EPA class is Subcompact Cars.
The numbers
The defining figure is 15 combined MPG. The EPA ratings are 12 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway.
Those figures show a sizable split between slower city travel and steadier highway trips, so your driving mix matters when estimating fuel use.
What it costs to run
EPA annual fuel cost is $5,500. This is the listed yearly gasoline estimate for the car.
Tailpipe emissions are rated at 606 grams of CO2 per mile.
How it compares
For side-by-side shopping, use its 15 combined MPG first, then check the 12-city and 19-highway ratings against other cars you are considering.
The Mustang's gasoline V8, rear-wheel drive, and automatic transmission define the setup behind these fuel figures.
Who it suits
It suits a buyer who wants a Mustang with a supercharged eight-cylinder gasoline engine and rear-wheel drive, and who accepts 15 combined MPG.
The highway rating of 19 MPG may matter more if most of your driving is on open roads.
Trade-offs
The 5.0-liter supercharged V8 and rear-wheel-drive layout come with a 12 MPG city rating and a $5,500 EPA annual fuel cost.
A 10-speed automatic keeps the drivetrain choice straightforward, but this car remains gasoline-only, with no alternate fuel rating listed.
Verdict
Choose this Mustang if its supercharged V8 and rear-wheel-drive layout matter more to you than fuel spending. The EPA numbers point to a car that uses noticeably more gasoline in town than on the highway, while the combined rating stays at 15 MPG. Its $5,500 annual fuel estimate should be part of the buying decision, not an afterthought.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 15 MPG
- City MPG
- 12 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $5,500
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 606 g per mile
- Model year
- 2021
- Body
- Car
- EPA size class
- Subcompact Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 5.0 L 8-cyl supercharged
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2021 Roush Performance Mustang's combined MPG?
Its EPA combined rating is 15 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG figures?
The EPA rates it at 12 MPG city and 19 MPG highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel cost is $5,500.
What engine does this Mustang use?
It has a 5.0-liter, eight-cylinder supercharged gasoline engine.
Does it have rear-wheel drive?
Yes. The 2021 Roush Performance Mustang uses rear-wheel drive.
What transmission is fitted?
It uses an automatic transmission identified as S10, with 10 speeds.
What is its tailpipe CO2 rating?
Tailpipe emissions are rated at 606 grams of CO2 per mile.