Ford Fiesta ST MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Fiesta ST has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 2014 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 29 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 28 mpg (2019). The EPA record holds 6 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #36 of 96 (63th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #32 of 102 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #35 of 108 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #33 of 100 (68th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | #30 of 95 (69th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | #34 of 86 (61th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact 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 ST placed highest in 2018 at #30 of 95, and lowest in 2014 at #36 of 96. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 25 | 32 | 28 | 410.7 | 10.6 | $2,250 | 317 | 6/10 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 308 | 6/10 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 33 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 308 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 32 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 310 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 305 | 7/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Regular | SIDI, turbocharged | 26 | 34 | 29 | 396.6 | 10.3 | $2,150 | 305 | 7/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 → 2019 | 29 → 28 mpg | -1 mpg | 411 gal |
What Fiesta ST fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Ford Fiesta ST burns 411 to 411 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 | $1,232 | $1,232 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,438 | $1,438 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,643 | $1,643 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $2,250 to $2,250 a year in fuel.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 28 mpg the Ford Fiesta ST is 2 mpg better the median, which is worth about $111 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact 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.