2023 head-to-head · Small SUV
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Subaru Solterra
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, the most efficient 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (103 MPGe) costs about $883 a year to fuel and the 2023 Subaru Solterra (104 MPGe) about $834.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Subaru Solterra
Side by side
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | Subaru Solterra | |
|---|---|---|
| $883 | Your annual fuel cost | $834 |
| 103 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 104 MPGe |
| 110 MPGe | City | 114 MPGe |
| 96 MPGe | Highway | 94 MPGe |
| 32.7 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 30.9 kWh |
| 247 mi | Driving range | 228 mi |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 8.1 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 11 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor (198 kW) | Engine / motor | Electric motor |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| RWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Subaru Solterra across model years
- Ford Mustang Mach-E
- Subaru Solterra
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Ford Mustang Mach-E goes farther between stops: about 247 miles on a charge, compared with 228 miles for the Subaru Solterra.
Among 118 2023 small SUVs, the Ford Mustang Mach-E ranks 7th and the Subaru Solterra 4th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E or the 2023 Subaru Solterra?
Measured by cost to drive, the Subaru Solterra. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is rated 103 MPGe combined and the Subaru Solterra 104 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. the Subaru Solterra per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $883 for the Ford Mustang Mach-E and $834 for the Subaru Solterra.
Which has more range?
The Ford Mustang Mach-E: about 247 miles versus 228 miles.
Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Subaru Solterra in other years
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