Ford Focus RS MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Ford Focus RS model year from 2000 to 2018 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Focus RS has been offered with 2.3L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2008 (up to 28 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Ford Focus RS fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2017 | 22 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | $25,367 | 42 listings |
| 2016 | 22 MPG | 2.3L 4-cyl | $24,194 | 12 listings |
| 2008 | 28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 23–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 23–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 23–26 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 21–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 20–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 20–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 24–28 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 24–27 MPG | 2.0L 4-cyl | — | — |
2018 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2018 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus RS AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2017 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2017 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $25,367 on VehiSales (42 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus RS AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
2016 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2016 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 22 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $24,194 on VehiSales (12 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus RS AWD | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 19 | 25 | 22 MPG |
2008 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2008 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 35 | 28 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 28 MPG |
2007 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2007 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Focus | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 29 | 23 MPG |
2006 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2006 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2005 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2005 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 23 to 26 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG |
2004 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2004 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG |
2003 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2003 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.3L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Focus | 2.3L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Focus | 2.3L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2002 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2002 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 18 | 23 | 20 MPG |
2001 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2001 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2000 Ford Focus RS: engines & MPG
The 2000 Focus RS was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 27 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 32 | 27 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 30 | 26 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 MPG |
| Focus | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Ford Focus RS get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Focus RS range from 22 to 28 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2008 model year.
What engines does the 2018 Ford Focus RS have?
The 2018 Focus RS was EPA-rated with 2.3L 4-cyl engines — see the 2018 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Ford Focus RS require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists premium gasoline and regular gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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