2018 Ford Focus EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2018 Ford Focus delivers an EPA-certified 22–34 MPG combined (19–30 city / 26–40 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 8 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $700 to $3,450.

Combined MPG
22–34 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
19–30 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
26–40 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$700–3,450
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2018 Ford Focus Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

22–34 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,800–$3,450 (7 configurations)

All-Electric

Battery Electric (BEV)

115–115 mi Range • 107 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $700–$3,450 (1 configuration)

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (8 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Focus FWD Regular 1L 3-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 30 MPG 40 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 —
Focus FWD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 26 MPG 38 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 —
Focus FWD Regular 1L 3-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 27 MPG 38 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 —
Focus FWD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 24 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 —
Focus FWD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 25 MPG 34 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 —
Focus ST FWD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,450 —
Focus RS AWD Premium 2.3L 4-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 —
Focus Electric Electricity Electric (BEV) Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 118 MPGe 96 MPGe 107 MPGe 115 mi $700 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.57–$3.98

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

441–682 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2018 Ford Focus

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.