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2012 Ford Fiesta MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 Ford Fiesta is a subcompact car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway) on regular gasoline. That's down 1 MPG from the 2011 model. Among 36 subcompact cars rated for 2012, it ranks 4th 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 29 MPG city · 37 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 #4 of 36 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2012 Ford Fiesta's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2912.38.1
Highway3715.76.4
Combined3213.67.4

How it ranks among 2012 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  2. 2CODA Automotive Coda73 MPGe $1,242
  3. 3Scion iQ37 MPG $1,257
  4. 4Ford Fiesta32 MPG $1,453
  5. 5Scion xD29 MPG $1,603
  6. 36Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible14 MPG $4,232
2012 FiestaOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,522/yr

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Fiesta MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch
Fiesta FWD		 Gas 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Fiesta FWD		 Gas 29 MPG 37 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453
FWD · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch
Fiesta SFE FWD		 Gas 29 MPG 38 MPG 32 MPG — $1,453

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
6-speed dual-clutch
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
85 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
278 g/mi

2012 Ford Fiesta vs. rivals

vs Scion xD 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Fiesta saves $150/yr vs Volkswagen Beetle 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Fiesta saves $407/yr vs Nissan Altima 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Fiesta saves $335/yr vs Scion iQ 37 MPG · $1,257/yr iQ saves $196/yr vs MINI Clubman 30 MPG · $1,975/yr Fiesta saves $522/yr vs CODA Automotive Coda 73 MPGe · $1,242/yr Coda saves $211/yr vs Mitsubishi i-MiEV 112 MPGe · $810/yr i-MiEV saves $643/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 Ford Fiesta?

Up to 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway).

What fuel does the 2012 Ford Fiesta use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 2012 Ford Fiesta's fuel average is 13.6 km/L (7.4 L/100 km), or 32 MPG combined: 12.3 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2012 Ford Fiesta per year?

About $1,453 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $9.69 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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