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2011-2018 Ford Focus MPG & Fuel Cost

8 model years · 22–34 MPG combined

34 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
City
40 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD
$1,940

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

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 small car configurations, MY2018. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2008-2010

2011-2018 Ford Focus at a glance

The 2011-2018 Ford Focus covers 8 model years in the EPA database (69 configurations in all), rated 22–34 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2018, costs about $1,940 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD (34 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and electric. EPA changed the ratings in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The best combined rating in the generation, 34 MPG, was reached in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

2011-2018 Ford Focus by model year

2011-2018 Ford Focus: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2018 Gas, Electric 22–34 MPG, 107 MPGe $860–$3,630 Ratings changed
2017 Gas, Electric 22–34 MPG, 107 MPGe $850–$3,730 Ratings changed
2016 Gas, Electric 22–34 MPG, 105 MPGe $880–$3,710 Ratings changed
2015 Gas, Electric 26–34 MPG, 105 MPGe $880–$2,500 Ratings changed
2014 Gas, Electric 26–32 MPG, 105 MPGe $880–$2,500 Ratings changed
2013 Gas, Electric 26–32 MPG, 105 MPGe $880–$2,500 Ratings changed
2012 Gas, Electric 29–32 MPG, 105 MPGe $880–$2,240 Ratings changed
2011 Gas 28–29 MPG $2,280–$2,340 First year

What the 2018 Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive

Per month

$162

$1,940 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$3.23

Per 100 miles

$12.93

Five years

$9,700

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

vs the small car median

$1,230less a year

Class median $3,170 a year, MY2018

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

2018 Ford Focus MPG

Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,940.

Gas · 1.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L
Combined
22–34 MPG
Per year
$1,940–$3,630
See gas configurations
Electric · FWD
Combined
107 MPGe
Per year
$860

EPA range 115 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (7)

2018 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 30 40 34 $1,940
Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 27 38 31 $2,110
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 38 31 $2,130
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 28 $2,320
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 24 34 28 $2,360
ST 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD 22 30 25 $2,610
RS 2.3L 4-cyl turbo AWD 19 26 22 $3,630

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

Electric configurations (1)

2018 Ford Focus electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDrivekWh/100 miMPGeRange$/yr
Electric (Most efficient) FWD 31 107 115 mi $860

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

2017 Ford Focus MPG

22–34 MPG, 107 MPGe · $850–$3,730/yr

Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $1,920 to $1,940, $20 more.

Gas · 1.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L
Combined
22–34 MPG
Per year
$1,940–$3,730
See gas configurations
Electric · FWD
Combined
107 MPGe
Per year
$850

EPA range 115 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2017 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 30 40 34 $1,940
Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 27 38 31 $2,090
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 38 31 $2,130
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 38 31 $2,130
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 36 29 $2,230
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 36 29 $2,230
Show 0 more configurations
2017 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD253428$2,310
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD253428$2,310
ST2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD223025$2,610
RS2.3L 4-cyl turboAWD192522$3,730

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

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Electric configurations (1)

2017 Ford Focus electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDrivekWh/100 miMPGeRange$/yr
Electric (Most efficient) FWD 31 107 115 mi $850

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

2016 Ford Focus MPG

22–34 MPG, 105 MPGe · $880–$3,710/yr

Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,920.

Gas · 1.0L, 2.0L, 2.3L
Combined
22–34 MPG
Per year
$1,920–$3,710
See gas configurations
Electric · FWD
Combined
105 MPGe
Per year
$880

EPA range 76 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (10)

2016 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 30 41 34 $1,920
Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD Automatic (S6) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 28 39 32 $2,050
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 39 31 $2,110
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 39 31 $2,110
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 37 30 $2,190
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 37 30 $2,190
Show 0 more configurations
2016 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+4)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD263629$2,230
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD263629$2,230
ST2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD223025$2,590
RS2.3L 4-cyl turboAWD192522$3,710

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

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Electric configurations (1)

2016 Ford Focus electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDrivekWh/100 miMPGeRange$/yr
Electric (Most efficient) FWD 32 105 76 mi $880

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

2015 Ford Focus MPG

26–34 MPG, 105 MPGe · $880–$2,500/yr

Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 32 to 34 MPG, up 2. Its annual cost goes from $2,050 to $1,920, $130 less.

Gas · 1.0L, 2.0L
Combined
26–34 MPG
Per year
$1,920–$2,500
See gas configurations
Electric · FWD
Combined
105 MPGe
Per year
$880

EPA range 76 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (9)

2015 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE (Most efficient) 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 30 41 34 $1,920
Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD 29 38 32 $2,010
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 38 31 $2,110
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 39 31 $2,110
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 37 30 $2,180
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 37 30 $2,180
Show 0 more configurations
2015 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+3)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD263529$2,240
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD263529$2,240
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD233126$2,500

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Electric configurations (1)

2015 Ford Focus electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDrivekWh/100 miMPGeRange$/yr
Electric (Most efficient) FWD 32 105 76 mi $880

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

2014 Ford Focus MPG

26–32 MPG, 105 MPGe · $880–$2,500/yr

Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,050.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
26–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,500
See gas configurations
Electric · FWD
Combined
105 MPGe
Per year
$880

EPA range 76 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2014 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE FFV (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 28 39 32 $2,050
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,150
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,150
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 36 30 $2,180
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 36 30 $2,180
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 35 29 $2,240
Show 0 more configurations
2014 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD263529$2,240
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD233126$2,500

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Electric configurations (1)

2014 Ford Focus electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDrivekWh/100 miMPGeRange$/yr
Electric (Most efficient) FWD 32 105 76 mi $880

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

2013 Ford Focus MPG

26–32 MPG, 105 MPGe · $880–$2,500/yr

Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,050.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
26–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,500
See gas configurations
Electric · FWD
Combined
105 MPGe
Per year
$880

EPA range 76 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2013 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE FFV (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 28 39 32 $2,050
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 30 $2,150
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 30 $2,150
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,160
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,160
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 26 35 29 $2,240
Show 0 more configurations
2013 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD263529$2,240
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl turbo2.0L 4-cyl turboFWD233126$2,500

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Electric configurations (1)

2013 Ford Focus electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDrivekWh/100 miMPGeRange$/yr
Electric (Most efficient) FWD 32 105 76 mi $880

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

2012 Ford Focus MPG

29–32 MPG, 105 MPGe · $880–$2,240/yr

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 29 to 32 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $2,280 to $2,050, $230 less.

Gas · 2.0L
Combined
29–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,240
See gas configurations
Electric · FWD
Combined
105 MPGe
Per year
$880

EPA range 76 miles.

See electric configurations

Gas configurations (8)

2012 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
SFE (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 28 39 32 $2,050
SFE FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 28 39 32 $2,050
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,110
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 37 31 $2,110
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 31 $2,120
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 27 36 30 $2,160
Show 0 more configurations
2012 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost (+2)
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD263529$2,240
FFV 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd2.0L 4-cylFWD263529$2,240

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Electric configurations (1)

2012 Ford Focus electric configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimDrivekWh/100 miMPGeRange$/yr
Electric (Most efficient) FWD 32 105 76 mi $880

MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.

2011 Ford Focus MPG

28–29 MPG · $2,280–$2,340/yr
Gas · 2.0L
Combined
28–29 MPG
Per year
$2,280–$2,340

Gas configurations (2)

2011 Ford Focus gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 34 29 $2,280
Focus 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.0L 4-cyl FWD 25 33 28 $2,340

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD: $2,630 in California and $1,690 in Texas, a $940 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) · EIA residential electricity, U.S. average, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2011-2018 Ford Focus get?

EPA rates the 2011-2018 Ford Focus at 22–34 MPG combined across 69 configurations and 8 model years. The most efficient version, the 2018 Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 34 MPG (30 city, 40 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 22–34 MPG; Electric: 105–107 MPGe.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2011-2018 Ford Focus?

The Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 34 MPG, in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The lowest top rating, 29 MPG, was in 2011.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2011-2018 Ford Focus?

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

How does the 2011-2018 Ford Focus compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2008-2010 Ford Focus) is rated 27–28 MPG combined and costs $2,330–$2,420 a year to fuel; the 2011-2018 model is rated 22–34 MPG and costs $850–$3,730 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Ford Focus per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs about $1,940 a year. Across all 8 configurations the cost runs $860–$3,630 a year. That is a $2,770 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2018 Ford Focus 100 miles?

About $12.93 per 100 miles for the Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $5.73 and $24.20 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2018 Ford Focus compare with other small car configurations?

The Focus 1.0L 3-cyl turbo FWD costs about $1,940 a year to fuel, $1,230 less than the class median of $3,170, and less than 9 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 365 rated small car configurations for MY2018, not weighted by sales.

What is the range and charging cost of the 2018 Ford Focus?

EPA rates the range at 115 miles depending on configuration, and the Electric FWD goes 115 mi. Efficiency is 31 kWh per 100 miles (107 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $860 a year, or $5.73 per 100 miles for the Electric FWD.

Is the 2018 Ford Focus different from the 2017 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 34 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $1,940. EPA lists 8 configurations for 2018 against 11 configurations for 2017. See the 2017 Ford Focus for that year.