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Shown: 2018 Ford Fiesta Titanium Hatchback. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • Newest year: 2019
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2011-2019 Ford Fiesta MPG & Fuel Cost

9 model years · 28–35 MPG combined

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

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

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

2011-2019 Ford Fiesta at a glance

The 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta covers 9 model years in the EPA database (32 configurations in all), rated 28–35 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $2,100 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD (31 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. The best combined rating in the generation, 35 MPG, was reached in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

2011-2019 Ford Fiesta by model year

2011-2019 Ford Fiesta: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2019 Gas 28–31 MPG $2,100–$2,350 Ratings changed
2018 Gas 29–31 MPG $2,100–$2,270 Ratings changed
2017 Gas 29–35 MPG $1,880–$2,270 Ratings changed
2016 Gas 29–35 MPG $1,870–$2,280 Ratings changed
2015 Gas 29–35 MPG $1,870–$2,240 Ratings changed
2014 Gas 29–35 MPG $1,870–$2,240 Ratings changed
2013 Gas 32 MPG $2,010–$2,040 Ratings changed
2012 Gas 32 MPG $2,010–$2,040 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 31–33 MPG $2,000–$2,090 First year

What the 2019 Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$175

$2,100 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.50

Per 100 miles

$14.00

Five years

$10,500

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the small car median

$1,130less a year

Class median $3,230 a year, MY2019

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2019 Ford Fiesta MPG

Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,100.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
28–31 MPG
Per year
$2,100–$2,350

Gas configurations (3)

2019 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,100
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,170
ST 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 25 32 28 $2,350

2018 Ford Fiesta MPG

29–31 MPG · $2,100–$2,270/yr

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration moves from 35 to 31 MPG, down 4. Its annual cost goes from $1,880 to $2,100, $220 more.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
29–31 MPG
Per year
$2,100–$2,270

Gas configurations (3)

2018 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,100
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150
ST 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 33 29 $2,270

2017 Ford Fiesta MPG

29–35 MPG · $1,880–$2,270/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,870 to $1,880, $10 more.

Gas · 1.0L, 1.6L
Combined
29–35 MPG
Per year
$1,880–$2,270

Gas configurations (4)

2017 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE (Most efficient) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 31 41 35 $1,880
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,100
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150
ST 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 33 29 $2,270

2016 Ford Fiesta MPG

29–35 MPG · $1,870–$2,280/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,870.

Gas · 1.0L, 1.6L
Combined
29–35 MPG
Per year
$1,870–$2,280

Gas configurations (4)

2016 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE (Most efficient) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 31 41 35 $1,870
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,160
ST 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 32 29 $2,280

2015 Ford Fiesta MPG

29–35 MPG · $1,870–$2,240/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 35 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,870.

Gas · 1.0L, 1.6L
Combined
29–35 MPG
Per year
$1,870–$2,240

Gas configurations (4)

2015 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE (Most efficient) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 31 41 35 $1,870
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,160
ST 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 34 29 $2,240

2014 Ford Fiesta MPG

29–35 MPG · $1,870–$2,240/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 35 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,010 to $1,870, $140 less.

Gas · 1.0L, 1.6L
Combined
29–35 MPG
Per year
$1,870–$2,240

Gas configurations (5)

2014 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE 1.0L 3-cyl turbo (Most efficient) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 31 41 35 $1,870
SFE 1.6L 4-cyl 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 28 37 31 $2,090
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 35 30 $2,150
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,160
ST 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD 26 34 29 $2,240

2013 Ford Fiesta MPG

32 MPG · $2,010–$2,040/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,010.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
32 MPG
Per year
$2,010–$2,040

Gas configurations (3)

2013 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 32 $2,010
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,030
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,040

2012 Ford Fiesta MPG

32 MPG · $2,010–$2,040/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 33 to 32 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,000 to $2,010, $10 more.

Gas · 1.6L
Combined
32 MPG
Per year
$2,010–$2,040

Gas configurations (3)

2012 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 32 $2,010
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,030
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,040

2011 Ford Fiesta MPG

31–33 MPG · $2,000–$2,090/yr
Gas · 1.6L
Combined
31–33 MPG
Per year
$2,000–$2,090

Gas configurations (3)

2011 Ford Fiesta gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE (Most efficient) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 29 38 33 $2,000
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 29 37 32 $2,040
Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 1.6L 4-cyl FWD 28 36 31 $2,090

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD: $2,850 in California and $1,830 in Texas, a $1,020 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

  • 2011-2019 (6th gen)
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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta get?

EPA rates the 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta at 28–35 MPG combined across 32 configurations and 9 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 SFE 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 35 MPG (31 city, 41 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta?

The SFE 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 35 MPG, in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. The lowest top rating, 31 MPG, was in 2018 and 2019.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2019 Ford Fiesta?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Ford Fiesta per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,100 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,100–$2,350 a year. That is a $250 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Ford Fiesta 100 miles?

About $14.00 per 100 miles for the Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $14.00 and $15.67 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2019 Ford Fiesta more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD is rated 27 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 10 MPG.

How does the 2019 Ford Fiesta compare with other small car configurations?

The Fiesta 1.6L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,100 a year to fuel, $1,130 less than the class median of $3,230, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 370 rated small car configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2019 Ford Fiesta different from the 2018 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 31 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,100. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2019 against 3 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Ford Fiesta for that year.