--- title: "2012 Ford Fusion Specs: Weight, Fuel Tank, MPG" description: "Fuel tank 17.5 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012 Ford Fusion, by engine and drivetrain." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/specs" updated: "2026-08-21" --- # 2012 Ford Fusion Specifications Fuel tank 17.5 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012 Ford Fusion, by engine and drivetrain. **Quick answer**: The 2012 Ford Fusion holds 17.5 gallons of fuel and is rated 23 city / 33 hwy (2.5L); 20/28 FWD, 18/26 AWD (3.0L V6); 18/27 FWD, 17/24 AWD (3.5L V6 Sport); 41/36 (Hybrid). ## 2012 Ford Fusion key specs | Spec | Value | | --- | --- | | Fuel tank | 17.5 gallons | | Fuel economy | 23 city / 33 hwy (2.5L); 20/28 FWD, 18/26 AWD (3.0L V6); 18/27 FWD, 17/24 AWD (3.5L V6 Sport); 41/36 (Hybrid) | | Curb weight | 3,342 lbs | | Key fob battery | CR2032 | ## 2012 Ford Fusion engines | Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.5L 4-cylinder (Duratec 25) | S, SE, SEL | 175 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 3.0L V6 (Duratec 30) | SE, SEL (V6) | 240 hp | Regular 87 octane (flex-fuel/E85 capable on some builds) | | 3.5L V6 (Duratec 35, Sport) | SE Sport, SEL V6, Sport | 263 hp | Regular 87 octane | | 2.5L Hybrid (Atkinson-cycle I4 + eCVT) | Hybrid | 191 hp | Regular 87 octane | ## Which Ford Fusion model years does this cover? These specs specifications apply to every Ford Fusion built from 2012 through 2012, the First generation (final model year), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Fusion](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) ## What changed during the 2012 Ford Fusion | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Final model year of the original 2006-body Fusion before the all-new CD4 redesign for 2013. | ## 2012 Ford Fusion specs: common questions ### How big is the fuel tank on a 2012 Ford Fusion? 17.5 gallons. ### What does a 2012 Ford Fusion weigh? About 3,342 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo. ### What gas mileage does a 2012 Ford Fusion get? 23 city / 33 hwy (2.5L); 20/28 FWD, 18/26 AWD (3.0L V6); 18/27 FWD, 17/24 AWD (3.5L V6 Sport); 41/36 (Hybrid) on the EPA cycle. ## Sources - [Wikipedia, Ford Fusion (Americas), first-generation 2010 refresh engine table](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Fusion_(Americas)) - [Motor Trend, 2012 Ford Fusion Expert Review (engine lineup, MPG)](https://www.motortrend.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012) - [Edmunds, Used 2012 Ford Fusion Specs & Features](https://www.edmunds.com/ford/fusion/2012/features-specs/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Ford Fusion 2.5L/3.0L/3.5L oil capacity & viscosity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/ford/fusion/) - [NHTSA recall 15V-340, power steering control module](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2015/RCLRPT-15V340-7526.PDF) - [AutoZone / WiperBladesUSA, 2012 Ford Fusion wiper blade sizes](https://www.autozone.com/ignition-tune-up-and-routine-maintenance/wiper-blade-windshield/ford/fusion/2012) - [OEM Parts Online, Motorcraft FP-67 cabin air filter (2010-2012 Fusion/Milan/MKZ)](https://ford.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/ford-motorcraft-cabin-air-filter-fp67) - [AutoZone, 2012 Ford Fusion battery (Group 96R)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/ford/fusion/2012) ## Other Ford Fusion generations - [2013-2020 Ford Fusion specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2013-2020/specs) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/specs). ## More for the 2012 Ford Fusion - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/ford/fusion/2012/key-fob-battery) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.