Ford Focus MPG and Fuel Economy

Ford have been manufacturing models of Focus for 9 years, with the latest vehicle in 2008 having a combined MPG of 28.

The estimated fuel cost for the 2008 Ford Focus is $2,250 per year.

Government regulators have estimated that value based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

💵 Compared to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $250 on fuel driving a 2008 Ford Focus.

🛢 The Ford Focus will consume roughly 11 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

💨 For every mile driven, the Ford Focus will emit -1 grams of CO2, which is about -15,000 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 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the Ford Focus.

The table below is a complete list of the 9 Ford Focus fuel efficiency specifications we have data for.

Click any vehicle link to see a more detailed breakdown of the car, miles per gallon, emissions, and more.

VehicleCombined MPGFuel Cost
2008 Ford Focus28$2,250
2007 Ford Focus26$2,400
2006 Ford Focus25$2,500
2005 Ford Focus25$2,500
2004 Ford Focus25$2,500
2003 Ford Focus26$2,400
2002 Ford Focus25$2,500
2001 Ford Focus25$2,500
2000 Ford Focus26$2,400

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