The 2010 Ford Fusion is offered in four trim levels and a hybrid variant, with several engine options. It has a gas tank capacity of 16.5 gallons or 17.5 gallons depending on the trim and engine.

If a long trip is on your agenda, it’ll be important to know your Ford Fusion fuel tank capacity before you hit the road. This will help you plan your drive and make refueling stops before your tank runs out.

It will also help you get an estimate of your Ford Fusion’s costs when you’re at the fuel pump. The best way to find out your fuel tank size is to check your owner’s manual, but if you don’t have it handy, we’ve got you!

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How big is the gas tank on a 2010 Ford Fusion?

The 2010 Ford Fusion has four trim levels—S,

Sport

, and

SEL

—as well as a

hybrid

version. The Fusion comes standard with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine, with the option for a 3.0L V6 engine on the SE and SEL models. The Sport model comes with a more powerful 3.5L V6 engine.

Most of the 2010 Ford Fusion lineup has a gas tank size of 17.5 gallons. The only trims that have a 16.5-gallon fast tank are the SEL and Sport with AWD.

According to the EPA, this

Ford's

gas mileage ranges from an impressive 23/34 mpg city/highway in the four-cylinder S models to 17/24 mpg city/highway in the AWD V6 Sport models. The hybrid comes in with the best gas mileage at 41/36 mpg city/highway.

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How to check your 2010 Ford Fusion’s gas tank size

If you’re unsure and want to double-check your gas tank size, here’s what you can do.

Measure the gas tank

You can check your gas tank size by manually measuring it—you’ll just need a measuring tape and calculator! Multiply the width, length, and height of the tank in inches and then divide the result by 231—the number of cubic inches in a gallon—to get the Ford Fusion’s fuel tank capacity.

Check your owner’s manual

The owner’s manual will give you the most accurate size of your 2010 Ford Fusion fuel tank. When looking through the manual, look for “fuel tank capacity” or similar wording to get the exact volume of fuel you can pump in.

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Drive till empty, then fill it up

If you don’t have your owner’s manual or aren’t able to measure the gas tank, you can still get a rough idea of the gas tank size. You will need to drive until the gas gauge is at “E” and then fill up the tank all the way. Be sure there are plenty of gas stations around though, or you risk damaging your engine if the reserve fuel runs out.

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How to save on fuel costs in a Ford Fusion

Fuel economy ratings for the four-cylinder Ford Fusion with an automatic transmission are 23 mpg city and 34 mpg highway. The V6 engine has a lower rating of 18 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. If you have a Ford Fusion hybrid, you’ll achieve an impressive 41 mpg city and 36 mpg highway.

While the Ford Fusion gets good gas mileage, here are a few more tips to help you save even more:

Keep up with maintenance. Follow your manufacturer's recommended

car maintenance schedule

. Keeping your car in peak condition means all the parts will run efficiently. Gas mileage becomes worse with increased wear and tear on your Fusion.

Drive carefully. Aggressive starts and sudden stops not only increase wear and tear but also burn through gas faster. Try accelerating gently to keep your fuel consumption steady and low.

Avoid idling, especially in cold weather. Instead of idling to warm up your Ford Fusion, gently drive the car around to save more gas.

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