2016 · Compact Car · Gas / Flex-fuel

2016 Ford Focus MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Ford Focus is a compact car offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 34 MPG combined (30 city / 41 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 34 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 51 compact cars rated for 2016, 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 · 41 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, 2016 #10 of 51 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 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 17.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	30	12.8	7.8
Highway	41	17.4	5.7
Combined	34	14.5	6.9

How it ranks among 2016 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI EV116 MPGe $788
2Ford Focus EV105 MPGe $864
3Chevrolet Volt106 MPGe + 42 MPG $902
4Toyota Prius c50 MPG $930
5Lexus CT42 MPG $1,107
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10Ford Focus34 MPG $1,368
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51Rolls-Royce Phantom14 MPG $4,232

2016 FocusOther compact carsClass median: $1,614/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	41 MPG	34 MPG	—	$1,368
FWD · 1.0L 3-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic Focus FWD	Gas	28 MPG	39 MPG	32 MPG	—	$1,453
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	27 MPG	39 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD	Gas	27 MPG	39 MPG	31 MPG	—	$1,500
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	26 MPG	37 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch Focus FWD	Gas	26 MPG	37 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Focus FWD FFV	Flex-fuel	26 MPG	36 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Focus FWD	Gas	26 MPG	36 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
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: 260 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 8/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 8/10

2016 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 Hyundai Accent 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Hyundai Veloster 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid 44 MPG · $1,347/yr Jetta Hybrid saves $21/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Focus saves $41/yr vs Toyota Yaris 33 MPG · $1,409/yr Focus saves $41/yr vs Kia Rio 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Mazda 2 36 MPG · $1,292/yr 2 saves $76/yr vs Mazda CX-3 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Focus saves $132/yr vs Honda Civic 35 MPG · $1,329/yr Civic saves $39/yr vs Ford Focus EV 105 MPGe · $864/yr Focus EV saves $504/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Ford Focus EV (105 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Ford Focus?

Up to 34 MPG combined (30 city / 41 highway); ratings range from 22 to 34 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Ford Focus use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Ford Focus?