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Combined MPG
22–34 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City Driving Rating
19–30 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway Driving Rating
25–41 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$700–3,450
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr
Laboratory Fuel Economy Certification

Executive Efficiency Findings

The 2016 Ford Focus delivers an EPA-certified 22–34 MPG combined across 11 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $700 to $3,450.

EPA Testing Standards: Ratings derived from official dynamometer laboratory tests under 40 CFR Part 600. Real-world fuel economy varies based on driving style, ambient temperature, cargo payload, and terrain.
Certified Powertrain Attributes
  • • Certified Configurations: 11 trim and powertrain permutation(s).
  • • Combined Rating Range: 22–34 MPG.
  • • Annual Energy Cost: $700–3,450 (15k mi/yr).
Electrification Analysis

2016 Ford Focus Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

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

GASOLINE 10 TRIMS

Standard Gasoline

22–34 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost: $1,800–$3,450.

EPA Certified
ELECTRIC 1 TRIMS

Battery Electric (BEV)

76–76 mi Range • 105 MPGe

Annual Energy Cost: $700–$3,450.

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Certified Ratings Matrix

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (11)

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 41 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 —
Focus FWD Regular 1L 3-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 28 MPG 39 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 —
Focus FWD FFV Gasoline or E85 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 27 MPG 39 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 —
Focus FWD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM6) 27 MPG 39 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 —
Focus FWD FFV Gasoline or E85 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 26 MPG 37 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 —
Focus FWD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 26 MPG 37 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 —
Focus FWD FFV Gasoline or E85 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 26 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 —
Focus FWD Regular 2L 4-Cyl Gas Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd 26 MPG 36 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 —
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 25 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 —
Focus Electric Electricity Electric (BEV) Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 110 MPGe 99 MPGe 105 MPGe 76 mi $700 —
Operating Cost Economics

Standardized Energy Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

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

ENERGY UNIT 25 MI

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$2.57–$3.98

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

ANNUAL TOTAL 15K MI

Annual Fuel Consumption

441–682 Gal

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-YEAR VALUE SAVINGS

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Search Intelligence

Quick Answers: EPA Fuel Economy, Electric Range & Energy Costs for the 2016 Ford Focus

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Ford Focus

What gas mileage (MPG) does the 2016 Ford Focus get?

The 2016 Ford Focus achieves an EPA-certified rating of 22 to 34 MPG combined across 11 certified configuration(s).

City ratings range from 19 to 34 MPG, and highway ratings range from 22 to 41 MPG.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov (40 CFR Part 600)

What is the estimated annual fuel or energy cost for the 2016 Ford Focus?

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $700 and $3,450 for the 2016 Ford Focus.

Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.

Source: AutoUtility Operating Cost Model (EPA-Certified Baseline)
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 under 40 CFR Part 600.

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