2016 Ford Focus FWD FFVFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
27
MPG
Highway
39
MPG
Combined
31
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM6)
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
27
Hwy
39
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic (AM-S6)
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
26
Hwy
37
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Manual 5-spd
Gasoline or E85 FFV
City
26
Hwy
36
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,200

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
285 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
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
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; FFV
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline
Alt Fuel
E85

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,173/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,882/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,881/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,001/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,188/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,182/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,705/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,235/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,102/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,152/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 31 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

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