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2012 Ford Focus MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Ford Focus is a compact car offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (28 city / 39 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 29 to 32 MPG. That's up 3 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 46 compact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,453 a year to fuel.

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Combined 32 MPG 28 MPG city · 39 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,453 15,000 mi/yr · $9.69 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #13 of 46 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 Ford Focus's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 11.9 km/L in the city and 16.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	28	11.9	8.4
Highway	39	16.6	6.0
Combined	32	13.6	7.4

How it ranks among 2012 Compact Cars

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1Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
2Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
3Honda Civic Hybrid44 MPG $1,057
4Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
5Honda Insight41 MPG $1,134
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13Ford Focus32 MPG $1,453
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46Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2012 FocusOther compact carsClass median: $1,691/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Focus MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus SFE FWD	Gas	28 MPG	39 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus SFE FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	28 MPG	39 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD	Gas	27 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	27 MPG	37 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	27 MPG	36 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD	Gas	27 MPG	36 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Focus FWD	Gas	26 MPG	35 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	26 MPG	35 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 90 cu ft
Cargo volume: 23 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 278 g/mi

2012 Ford Focus vs. rivals

vs Hyundai Accent 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Rio 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Same fuel cost vs Hyundai Veloster 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $47/yr vs Mazda 3 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Yaris 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Yaris saves $44/yr vs Mazda 2 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $47/yr vs Honda Civic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Versa 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Versa saves $44/yr vs Honda Civic CNG 31 MPGe · $1,403/yr Civic CNG saves $50/yr vs Chevrolet Volt 94 MPGe + 37 MPG · $1,199/yr Volt saves $255/yr vs Honda Insight 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Insight saves $319/yr vs Ford Focus EV 105 MPGe · $864/yr Focus EV saves $589/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 Ford Focus EV (105 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Ford Focus?

Up to 32 MPG combined (28 city / 39 highway); ratings range from 29 to 32 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 Ford Focus use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Ford Focus?