2015 Ford Focus FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
29
MPG
Highway
38
MPG
Combined
32
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov

36.3MPG average+13.6% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 32 MPG · Owner reported avg: 36.3 MPG

Range: 36–37 MPG

Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 36.3 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 32 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
29
Hwy
38
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Automatic (AM6)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
38
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
26
Hwy
37
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
35
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
274 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 3-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1L, 3-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Stop-Start
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,105/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,792/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,823/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,939/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,120/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,114/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,621/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,165/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,036/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,085/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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