2018 Ford Focus
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford Focus is sold in the U.S. with electric and gasoline power. The EPA lists 8 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 22 to 107 MPGe and an estimated annual fuel cost of $700 to $3,650 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Compact Cars |
| Fuel type(s) | Electric, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 22-107 MPGe |
| Best / worst combined | 107 / 22 MPGe |
| Annual fuel cost | $700-$3,650 |
| EPA range | 115-115 mi |
| 240V charge time | 5.5-5.5 h |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 264-402 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-10 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Focus costs about $700 to $3,650 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,206. Over five years that is about $11,031 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Focus configuration saves about $8,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPGe. The Focus sits roughly 36 MPGe above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Electric | electric | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Electric | 107 MPGe | $700 |
| Focus FWD | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 34 MPGe | $1,900 |
| Focus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 31 MPGe | $2,100 |
| Focus FWD | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 31 MPGe | $2,100 |
| Focus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPGe | $2,300 |
| Focus FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 28 MPGe | $2,300 |
| Focus ST FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 25 MPGe | $2,600 |
| Focus RS AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 22 MPGe | $3,650 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Focus records tailpipe CO₂ of 264-402 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-10 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating, and an EPA electric range of 115 to 115 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.