2017 Ford Focus 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 2017 Ford Focus FWD.

The 2017 Ford Focus FWD has 5 model options: Automatic (S6) 3-cyl, 1.0 L, Manual 6-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L, Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L and Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L.

The 2017 Ford Focus FWD Automatic (S6) 3-cyl, 1.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2017 Ford Focus FWD Manual 6-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2017 Ford Focus FWD Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2017 Ford Focus FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

The 2017 Ford Focus FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L runs on regular gasoline and is in the Compact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Ford Focus FWD Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 2017 Ford Focus FWD is 31 miles per gallon.

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

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Automatic (S6) 3-cyl, 1.0 L312738
Manual 6-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L343040
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L312638
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L292636
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L282534

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Ford Focus FWD?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 2017 Ford Focus FWD is $2,050.

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 2017 Ford Focus FWD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $1,250 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 (S6) 3-cyl, 1.0 L$2,000save $1,500
Manual 6-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L$1,850save $2,250
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,000save $1,500
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,150save $750
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L$2,250save $250

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Ford Focus FWD Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 2017 Ford Focus 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 (S6) 3-cyl, 1.0 L10
Manual 6-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L9
Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L10
Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L10
Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L11

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Ford Focus FWD Emit?

The 2017 Ford Focus FWD will emit an average of about 4,362,000 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 149 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Ford Focus FWD.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 5 2017 Ford Focus FWD model options.

Automatic (S6) 3-cyl, 1.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ford Focus FWD Automatic (S6) 3-cyl, 1.0 L:

City MPG27
Highway MPG38
Combined MPG31
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,260,000
Trees Needed to Offset203
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Manual 6-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ford Focus FWD Manual 6-spd 3-cyl, 1.0 L:

City MPG30
Highway MPG40
Combined MPG34
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $2,250
Fuel Cost$1,850
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum9
Grams of CO23,960,000
Trees Needed to Offset189
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders3
Displacement1
TransmissionManual 6-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ford Focus FWD Automatic (AM6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG38
Combined MPG31
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $1,500
Fuel Cost$2,000
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,335,000
Trees Needed to Offset206
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ford Focus FWD Automatic (AM-S6) 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG26
Highway MPG36
Combined MPG29
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $750
Fuel Cost$2,150
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum10
Grams of CO24,545,000
Trees Needed to Offset216
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 2017 Ford Focus FWD Manual 5-spd 4-cyl, 2.0 L:

City MPG25
Highway MPG34
Combined MPG28
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $250
Fuel Cost$2,250
Fuel Type 1Regular
Barrels of Petroleum11
Grams of CO24,710,000
Trees Needed to Offset224
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

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  • "2017 Ford Focus FWD MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/ford/focus-fwd/2017.

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