Ford Fiesta MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Fiesta has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2011 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 32 mpg (2011) and its thirstiest returned 30 mpg (2014). The EPA record holds 18 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 | 2 | 32 mpg | 31 mpg | #3 of 60 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2012 | 2 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #3 of 62 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2013 | 2 | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | #4 of 71 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2014 | 2 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #10 of 63 (85th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2015 | 2 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #11 of 71 (86th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2016 | 2 | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | #13 of 71 (83th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2017 | 2 | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | #12 of 88 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2018 | 2 | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | #9 of 82 (90th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2019 | 2 | 31 mpg | 30 mpg | #7 of 85 (93th 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 placed highest in 2011 at #3 of 60, and lowest in 2016 at #13 of 71. It spent 9 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 18 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 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 294 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 293 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 293 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 37 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 36 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 294 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 292 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 36 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 294 | 8/10 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 292 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 35 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 292 | 8/10 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 27 | 36 | 30 | 383.3 | 9.9 | $2,100 | 294 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 275 | 8/10 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 276 | 8/10 |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 28 | 36 | 31 | 371.0 | 9.6 | $2,000 | 286.6774193548387 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) Regular | 1.6L 4-cyl | 29 | 37 | 32 | 359.4 | 9.3 | $1,950 | 277.71875 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 → 2014 | 32 → 30 mpg | -2 mpg | 383 gal |
| 2016 → 2017 | 30 → 31 mpg | +1 mpg | 371 gal |
What Fiesta fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Ford Fiesta burns 371 to 383 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 | $1,113 | $1,150 | $37 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,298 | $1,342 | $43 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,484 | $1,533 | $49 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $2,000 to $2,100 a year in fuel, or $1,250 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 31 mpg the Ford Fiesta is 7 mpg better the median, which is worth about $379 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.