DecodedCars2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2020 models.
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 15 combined · 13 city / 20 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 32 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 15 MPG combined, 34% below the 2020 subcompact car average of 22.9 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2020 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 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 (13 city / 20 highway), 34% worse than the 2020 subcompact car average of 22.9 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.
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 3 Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 20 / 15 | -34% | $5,500 | 570 |
| Stage 3 Mustang | 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 / 18 / 14 | -39% | $5,850 | 618 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2020 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang.
Similar 2020 subcompact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang (this car) | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Ford Mustang | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 8 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Camaro | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2020 Nissan GT-R | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2020 Toyota Mirai | – | Not rated | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2020 Roush Performance Stage 3 Mustang. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Roush Performance. How we calculate this →