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2003 Ford Focus MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Ford Focus is a compact car offered in 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 20 to 27 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2002 model. Among 45 compact cars rated for 2003, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #12 of 45 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 Ford Focus's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 2003 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Honda Civic Hybrid41 MPG $1,134
  2. 2Toyota Prius41 MPG $1,134
  3. 3Honda Civic34 MPG $1,368
  4. 4Toyota Echo33 MPG $1,409
  5. 5Volkswagen Jetta Diesel39 MPG $1,423
  6. 12Ford Focus27 MPG $1,722
  7. 45Mercedes-Benz CL-Class16 MPG $3,703
2003 FocusOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Focus MPG across model years

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7 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Focus		 Gas 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Focus		 Gas 24 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Focus		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Focus		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Focus		 Gas 22 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Focus		 Gas 21 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $2,022
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual
Focus		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
95 cu ft
Cargo volume
21 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
329 g/mi

2003 Ford Focus vs. rivals

vs Mitsubishi Lancer 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Focus saves $66/yr vs Hyundai Elantra 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Focus saves $138/yr vs Daewoo Lanos 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Focus saves $215/yr vs Oldsmobile Alero 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Focus saves $138/yr vs Chevrolet Cavalier 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Focus saves $138/yr vs Pontiac Sunfire 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Focus saves $138/yr vs Pontiac Vibe 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Vibe saves $62/yr vs Toyota Matrix 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Matrix saves $62/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Ford Focus?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 20 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Ford Focus use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Ford Focus?

The 2003 Ford Focus's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Ford Focus per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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