2016 Ford Fiesta FWD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD.

The 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD has 2 model options: Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L.

The 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

The 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Subcompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD is 30 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L302736
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L302735

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD is $2,100.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $1,000 on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,100save $1,000
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L$2,100save $1,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD will consume in one year is 10 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L10

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD Emit?

The 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD will emit an average of about 4,395,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 150 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD model options.

Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,410,000
Trees Needed to Offset210
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 1.6 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG30
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,000
Fuel Cost$2,100
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,380,000
Trees Needed to Offset209
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.6
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassSubcompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2016 Ford Fiesta FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/fiesta-fwd/2016.

  • "2016 Ford Fiesta FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/fiesta-fwd/2016. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2016 Ford Fiesta FWD MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/fiesta-fwd/2016.