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2017 Ford Focus MPG & fuel economy

The 2017 Ford Focus is a compact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 34 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2016 model. Among 50 compact cars rated for 2017, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,368 a year to fuel.

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Combined 34 MPG 30 MPG city · 40 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,368 15,000 mi/yr · $9.12 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2017 #10 of 50 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2017 Ford Focus's fuel average is 14.5 km/L (6.9 L/100 km), or 34 MPG combined: 12.8 km/L in the city and 17.0 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	40	17.0	5.9
Combined	34	14.5	6.9

How it ranks among 2017 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV119 MPGe $767
2Ford Focus EV107 MPGe $837
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c46 MPG $1,011
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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10Ford Focus34 MPG $1,368
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50Rolls-Royce Dawn14 MPG $4,232

2017 FocusOther compact carsClass median: $1,603/yr

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

Focus MPG across model years

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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.0L 3-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Focus FWD	Gas	30 MPG	40 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 1.0L 3-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Focus FWD	Gas	27 MPG	38 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD	Gas	26 MPG	38 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	26 MPG	38 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD	Gas	26 MPG	36 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	26 MPG	36 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Focus FWD	Gas	25 MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	25 MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Focus ST FWD	Gas	22 MPG	30 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed manual Focus RS AWD	Gas	19 MPG	25 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,693

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.0L 3-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 90 cu ft
Cargo volume: 23 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 264 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2017 Ford Focus vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Sonic 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Focus saves $85/yr vs Nissan Versa 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Cruze 34 MPG · $1,368/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda 2 35 MPG · $1,329/yr 2 saves $39/yr vs Hyundai Accent 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Hyundai Veloster 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Toyota Yaris 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Yaris saves $39/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Focus saves $41/yr vs Kia Rio 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Mazda CX-3 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Mitsubishi Mirage 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Mirage saves $175/yr vs Honda Civic 36 MPG · $1,292/yr Civic saves $76/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2017 Ford Focus EV (107 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2017 Ford Focus?

Up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 40 highway); ratings range from 22 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2017 Ford Focus use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2017 Ford Focus?