Diesel, electric, hybrid and petrol · 2000–2024

Ford Focus

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Focus. By the official figures, the 2024 uses 5.4 L/100km: 53 mpg UK, 44 mpg US.

Ford Focus in blue
Fuel use
5.4 L/100km
2024 official
UK mpg
53 mpg
US mpg
44 mpg
On a full tank
972 km
52 L tank

What a Focus costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$15.73 per 100 km$1,730
Australia$2.41/L petrol$12.89 per 100 km$1,431
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.02 per 100 miles£1,051
United States$4.35/gal petrol$9.90 per 100 miles$1,337

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Mk4, 2019–2027

Specs for the 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk4
Built
2019-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,378 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
1,454 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,322 kg
Boot
375 L

Engine

Engine
1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
92 kW
Torque
170 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.4 L/100km
CO₂
124 g/km
Fuel tank
52 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2018
Airbags
6
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Ownership

Spare wheel
Repair kit

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes

Mk3, 2011–2018

Specs for the 1.0 EcoBoost hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk3
Built
2011-2018
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,447 mm
Width
1,857 mm
Height
1,483 mm
Wheelbase
2,649 mm
Kerb weight
1,303 kg
Boot
362 L

Engine

Engine
1.0 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
92 kW
Torque
159 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5 L/100km
CO₂
114 g/km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2012
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2012
Airbags
6

Mk2, 2005–2010

Specs for the 1.6 hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk2
Built
2005-2010
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,457 mm
Width
1,725 mm
Height
1,494 mm
Wheelbase
2,627 mm
Kerb weight
1,190 kg
Boot
449 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,697 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
92 kW
Torque
165 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
CO₂
159 g/km
Fuel tank
53 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2004
Airbags
6

Mk1, 1998–2004

Specs for the 1.6 hatchback; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
Mk1
Built
1998-2004
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,360 mm
Width
1,769 mm
Height
1,448 mm
Wheelbase
2,629 mm
Kerb weight
1,237 kg
Boot
446 L

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
74 kW
Torque
145 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7.6 L/100km
Fuel tank
52.5 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

Euro NCAP
★★★★☆
Euro NCAP tested
1999

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2024Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2024Hybrid5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2023Petrol8.8 L/100km32 mpg27 mpg—
2023Hybrid5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2022Petrol7.3 L/100km39 mpg32 mpg—
2022Hybrid5.4 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2021Petrol6.8 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2020Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2020Diesel4.4 L/100km64 mpg53 mpg—
2019Petrol6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2019Diesel4.4 L/100km64 mpg53 mpg—
2018Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2018Electric19.6 kWh/100km3.2 mi/kWh107 MPGe185 km
2018Diesel4.4 L/100km64 mpg53 mpg—
2017Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2017Electric19.3 kWh/100km3.2 mi/kWh109 MPGe185 km
2017Diesel4.4 L/100km64 mpg53 mpg—
2016Petrol6.7 L/100km42 mpg35 mpg—
2016Electric19.9 kWh/100km3.1 mi/kWh105 MPGe122 km
2016Diesel4.4 L/100km64 mpg53 mpg—
2015Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg35 mpg—
2015Electric19.9 kWh/100km3.1 mi/kWh105 MPGe122 km
2015Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2014Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2014Electric19.9 kWh/100km3.1 mi/kWh105 MPGe122 km
2014Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2013Petrol6.6 L/100km43 mpg36 mpg—
2013Electric19.9 kWh/100km3.1 mi/kWh105 MPGe122 km
2013Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2012Petrol6.5 L/100km44 mpg36 mpg—
2012Electric19.9 kWh/100km3.1 mi/kWh105 MPGe122 km
2012Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2011Petrol7.7 L/100km37 mpg31 mpg—
2011Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2010Petrol8.0 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2010Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2009Petrol8.0 L/100km36 mpg30 mpg—
2009Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—
2008Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2008Diesel5.3 L/100km53 mpg44 mpg—

Ford Focus questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Focus?

The 2024 Ford Focus uses 5.4 L/100km by its official figures: 53 mpg in UK gallons and 44 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Ford Focus cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,730 in New Zealand, $1,431 in Australia, £1,051 in United Kingdom, $1,337 in United States.

How far does a Ford Focus go on a full tank?

About 972 km (604 miles) from its 52 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the Ford Focus's boot?

375 L, for the 1.0 EcoBoost Titanium hatchback.

Cars like the Focus

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Suzuki

Baleno

1996–2022

5.3 L/100km · 54 mpg

Volkswagen

Polo

1997–2022

5.5 L/100km · 52 mpg

Peugeot

208

2012–2026

5.2 L/100km · 54 mpg

Mazda

2

2003–2021

5.2 L/100km · 54 mpg

Holden

Spark

2010–2020

5.5 L/100km · 51 mpg

SEAT

Leon

2017–2023

5.5 L/100km · 51 mpg

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