Shown: 2007 Ford Focus SE (ZX3). Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Newest year: 2007
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2000-2007 Ford Focus MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 20–28 MPG combined

Combined

City

Highway

Annual fuel cost · Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD

$2,420

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

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2007. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Next generation: 2008-2010

2000-2007 Ford Focus at a glance

The 2000-2007 Ford Focus covers 8 model years in the EPA database (61 configurations in all), rated 20–28 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2007, costs about $2,420 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (27 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. The best combined rating in the generation, 28 MPG, was reached in 2001 and 2002.

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

2000-2007 Ford Focus by model year

2000-2007 Ford Focus: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model year	Powertrains	Combined	$/yr	EPA ratings
2007	Gas	23–27 MPG	$2,420–$2,840	Ratings changed
2006	Gas	23–26 MPG	$2,510–$2,840	Ratings changed
2005	Gas	23–26 MPG	$2,510–$2,840	Ratings changed
2004	Gas	21–27 MPG	$2,420–$3,830	Ratings changed
2003	Gas	20–27 MPG	$2,420–$3,270	Ratings changed
2002	Gas	20–28 MPG	$2,330–$4,020	Ratings changed
2001	Gas	24–28 MPG	$2,330–$2,720	Ratings changed
2000	Gas	24–27 MPG	$2,420–$2,720	First year

What the 2007 Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$202

$2,420 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.03

Per 100 miles

$16.13

Five years

$12,100

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

vs the small car median

$1,230less a year

Class median $3,650 a year, MY2007

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

2007 Ford Focus MPG

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,420, $90 less.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.3L

Combined

23–27 MPG

Per year

$2,420–$2,840

Gas configurations (5)

2007 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	33	27	$2,420
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	33	27	$2,420
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	31	26	$2,510
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	31	26	$2,510
Focus 2.3L 4-cyl	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	20	29	23	$2,840

2006 Ford Focus MPG

23–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,840/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,510.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.3L

Combined

23–26 MPG

Per year

$2,510–$2,840

Gas configurations (5)

2006 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	31	26	$2,510
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	31	26	$2,510
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	25	$2,610
Focus 2.3L 4-cyl	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	20	28	23	$2,840

2005 Ford Focus MPG

23–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,840/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2004: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,510, $90 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.3L

Combined

23–26 MPG

Per year

$2,510–$2,840

Gas configurations (5)

2005 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	32	26	$2,510
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	32	26	$2,510
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	25	$2,610
Focus 2.3L 4-cyl	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	20	28	23	$2,840

2004 Ford Focus MPG

21–27 MPG · $2,420–$3,830/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 27 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,420.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.3L

Combined

21–27 MPG

Per year

$2,420–$3,830

Gas configurations (12)

2004 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	32	27	$2,420
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	32	26	$2,510
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	25	$2,610
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Focus 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610

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2004 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+6)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Station Wagon 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	28	24	$2,720
Focus 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	24	$2,720
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	28	24	$2,720
Station Wagon 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	21	28	24	$2,720
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	18	26	21	$3,830

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2003 Ford Focus MPG

20–27 MPG · $2,420–$3,270/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration moves from 28 to 27 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,330 to $2,420, $90 more.

Gas · 2.0L, 2.3L

Combined

20–27 MPG

Per year

$2,420–$3,270

Gas configurations (13)

2003 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	32	27	$2,420
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	32	27	$2,420
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	26	$2,510
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	30	26	$2,510
Focus 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610

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2003 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+7)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	28	24	$2,720
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	24	$2,720
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	28	24	$2,720
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	24	$2,720
Focus 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	21	27	23	$2,840
Station Wagon 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.3L 4-cyl	FWD	21	27	23	$2,840
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	18	23	20	$3,270

2002 Ford Focus MPG

20–28 MPG · $2,330–$4,020/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2001: The most efficient configuration stays at 28 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,330.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

20–28 MPG

Per year

$2,330–$4,020

Gas configurations (7)

2002 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	25	32	28	$2,330
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	25	32	28	$2,330
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	29	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	25	$2,610

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2002 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+1)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 6-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	18	23	20	$4,020

1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2001 Ford Focus MPG

24–28 MPG · $2,330–$2,720/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 28 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,330, $90 less.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

24–28 MPG

Per year

$2,330–$2,720

Gas configurations (8)

2001 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	25	32	28	$2,330
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	25	32	28	$2,330
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	30	25	$2,610

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2001 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	24	$2,720
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	24	$2,720

2000 Ford Focus MPG

24–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,720/yr

EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.

Gas · 2.0L

Combined

24–27 MPG

Per year

$2,420–$2,720

Gas configurations (6)

2000 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
Trim	Engine	Drive	City	Hwy	Comb.	$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient)	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	24	32	27	$2,420
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	26	$2,510
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	23	30	26	$2,510
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	31	25	$2,610
Station Wagon 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	29	25	$2,610
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd	2.0L 4-cyl	FWD	22	28	24	$2,720

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,290 in California and $2,110 in Texas, a $1,180 difference.

California $3,290
Washington $3,050
New York $2,420
Florida $2,290
Texas $2,110

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

Similar cars

Closest combined MPG among MY2007 small car models.

2007 Mazda3

27 MPG · $2,420/yr

2007 Chevrolet Aveo

27 MPG · $2,420/yr

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

26 MPG · $2,510/yr

2007 Saturn Ion

26 MPG · $2,510/yr

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

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2000-2007 Ford Focus get?

EPA rates the 2000-2007 Ford Focus at 20–28 MPG combined across 61 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2002 Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 28 MPG (25 city, 32 highway).

Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2007 Ford Focus?

The Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 28 MPG, in 2001 and 2002. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2005 and 2006.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2007 Ford Focus?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Ford Focus per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $2,420–$2,840 a year. That is a $420 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2007 Ford Focus 100 miles?

About $16.13 per 100 miles for the Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.13 and $18.93 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

Is the 2007 Ford Focus more efficient in the city or on the highway?

The Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 24 city and 33 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 9 MPG.

How does the 2007 Ford Focus compare with other small car configurations?

The Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,420 a year to fuel, $1,230 less than the class median of $3,650, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 262 rated small car configurations for MY2007, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2007 Ford Focus different from the 2006 model?

The most efficient configuration moves from 26 to 27 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,510 to $2,420, $90 less. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2007 against 5 configurations for 2006. See the 2006 Ford Focus for that year.