Ford Fiesta SFE MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Fiesta SFE has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2011 to 2017. Across those years its best rated version returned 35 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 31 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 8 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | #2 of 60 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #4 of 62 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #5 of 71 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 35 mpg | 31 mpg | #5 of 63 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #5 of 71 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #7 of 71 (91th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | #6 of 88 (94th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Fiesta SFE placed highest in 2011 at #2 of 60, and lowest in 2016 at #7 of 71. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 8 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 31 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 254 | 8/10 |
| 2016 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 31 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 31 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 28 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 285 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.0L 3-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 31 | 41 | 35 | 328.6 | 8.5 | $1,800 | 252 | 9/10 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 | 38 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 272 | 8/10 |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 | 38 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 | 38 | 33 | 348.5 | 9.0 | $1,900 | 269.3030303030303 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 → 2012 | 33 → 32 mpg | -1 mpg | 359 gal |
| 2013 → 2014 | 32 → 35 mpg | +3 mpg | 329 gal |
What Fiesta SFE fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2017 Ford Fiesta SFE burns 329 to 329 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $986 | $986 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,314 | $1,314 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2017 model year is $1,800 to $1,800 a year in fuel, or $2,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 35 mpg the Ford Fiesta SFE is 11 mpg better the median, which is worth about $527 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.