Ford · 2000–2018 · Gas / Flex-fuel
Ford Focus MPG by year
The EPA has rated 19 model years of the Ford Focus, from 2000 to 2018. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2018, at 34 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2018 model is 26% more efficient than the best 2000 model (34 vs. 27 MPG). The 2018 model is 17% more efficient than the median compact car that year (34 vs. 29 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Focus, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Focus model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 22 |
30 / 40 | 29 | — | 7 | $1,368 |
| 2017 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 22 |
30 / 40 | 29 | — | 10 | $1,368 |
| 2016 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 22 |
30 / 41 | 29 | — | 10 | $1,368 |
| 2015 | Gas | 34 MPG lowest 26 |
30 / 41 | 29 | — | 9 | $1,368 |
| 2014 | Flex-fuel | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 30 | — | 8 | $1,453 |
| 2013 | Flex-fuel | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 28.5 | — | 8 | $1,453 |
| 2012 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 29 |
28 / 39 | 28 | — | 8 | $1,453 |
| 2011 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 28 |
25 / 34 | 26 | — | 2 | $1,603 |
| 2010 | Gas | 28 MPG | 24 / 34 | 25 | — | 2 | $1,661 |
| 2009 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 27 |
24 / 35 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,661 |
| 2008 | Gas | 28 MPG | 24 / 33 | 23 | — | 2 | $1,661 |
| 2007 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 23 |
24 / 33 | 23 | — | 3 | $1,722 |
| 2006 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
23 / 31 | 23.5 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2005 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 23 |
22 / 32 | 24.5 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2004 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 21 |
24 / 32 | 24 | — | 8 | $1,722 |
| 2003 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 20 |
24 / 32 | 24 | — | 7 | $1,722 |
| 2002 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 20 |
25 / 32 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2001 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 24 |
25 / 32 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 2000 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 24 |
24 / 32 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,722 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Focus year has the best fuel economy?
The 2015 Ford Focus, rated up to 34 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,368 a year.
Which Ford Focus year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2005 model, whose most efficient version is rated 26 MPG combined (about $1,788 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford Focus?
The 2018 Ford Focus is rated up to 34 MPG combined.