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Ford Fiesta MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

9 model years · 2011–2019

31 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
City
37 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2019 Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD
$2,100

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Ford Fiesta fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Ford Fiesta for 9 model years, 2011 to 2019. Across those years its combined rating runs 28–35 MPG. The latest model year, 2019, has 3 configurations rated 28–31 MPG combined and costing $2,100–$2,350 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2011 is the 2017 SFE 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD, at 35 MPG.

Ford Fiesta MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Ford Fiesta: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2011-2019 (6th gen) Generation page
2019 28–31 $2,100–$2,350
2018 29–31 $2,100–$2,270
2017 29–35 $1,880–$2,270
2016 29–35 $1,870–$2,280
2015 29–35 $1,870–$2,240
2014 29–35 $1,870–$2,240
2013 32 $2,010–$2,040
2012 32 $2,010–$2,040
2011 31–33 $2,000–$2,090

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Ford Fiesta generations

1 generations between 2011 and 2019. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2019 powertrain options

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
28–31 MPG
Per year
$2,100–$2,350
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ford Fiesta's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Ford Fiesta run 28–35 MPG across model years 2011 to 2019. The latest year, 2019, is rated 28–31 MPG.

Which Ford Fiesta model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2017 Ford Fiesta SFE 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2011, at 35 MPG.

How much does a Ford Fiesta cost to fuel per year?

For MY2019, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,100–$2,350 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,100.

Has the Ford Fiesta's fuel economy improved over time?

No. The most efficient configuration moved from 33 MPG in 2011 to 31 MPG in 2019, 2 MPG less.