Ford Focus RS MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Focus RS has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 3 model years, from 2016 to 2018. Across those years its best rated version returned 22 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 22 mpg (2016). The EPA record holds 3 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Midsize Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #84 of 112 (25th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #90 of 110 (18th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | #105 of 125 (16th pct) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Focus RS placed highest in 2016 at #84 of 112, and lowest in 2018 at #105 of 125. It spent 0 of its 3 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.3L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 26 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 402 | 4/10 |
| 2017 | 2.3L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 412 | 5/10 |
| 2016 | 2.3L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, start-stop | 19 | 25 | 22 | 522.7 | 13.5 | $3,500 | 410 | 5/10 |
What Focus RS fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2018 Ford Focus RS burns 523 to 523 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 | $1,568 | $1,568 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,830 | $1,830 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,091 | $2,091 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2018 model year is $3,500 to $3,500 a year in fuel, or $6,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Midsize Cars
Across the 483 nameplates EPA classifies as Midsize Cars, the median best combined rating is 25 mpg. At 22 mpg the Ford Focus RS is 3 mpg below the median, which is worth about $220 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Midsize 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.