Ford Focus

Fuel economy, running costs and specs by model year

The Ford Focus appears in this database in 3 model years, from 2016 to 2018, offered with electric and gasoline power. Combined economy ranges from 22 to 107 MPGe across those years, with annual fuel costs of $700 to $3,650 at 15,000 miles.

Fuel economy by year

How it compares

Against the average compact cars in this dataset (about 29 MPGe), the Focus sits roughly 36 MPGe above that mark on average, making it a relatively efficient choice for its class.

Five-year fuel cost

Fuelling a Focus for five years at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis costs roughly $3,500 to $18,250, averaging about $10,875 across the versions here. That is the energy bill alone — it excludes insurance, maintenance and depreciation, which for most owners together exceed what goes into the tank.

The range within the range

Economy across the Focus varies by about 85 MPGe between its most and least frugal versions, which run on electric and gasoline. Engine size, turbocharging, drivetrain and even wheel size explain most of that gap, so when you shop a used Focus check which version you are looking at before comparing its running cost to another car.

How it changed over time

Between 2016 and 2018 the Focus's average combined economy improved from about 64 to 64 MPGe. Redesigns, new engines and added hybrid or electric versions are usually what move the number, so the year you choose can matter as much as the model.

Best year for fuel economy

The 2018 Focus has the strongest average combined economy in this database at about 38 MPGe, while the 2017 is the lowest at about 36 MPGe. If running cost is your priority, that is the year to target on the used market; later years may add equipment or safety features instead.

2018 Focus at a glance

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