Ford Fiesta FWD
30.5 MPG The 2019 Ford Fiesta FWD is EPA-rated at 30.5 MPG combined (27 city / 36 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 492 gallons, $1574 a year in fuel, or $0.105 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2012–2019 run it averages 30.7 MPG, falling by 1.5 MPG over 8 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.082 | $820 | $1230 | $1639 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.098 | $984 | $1475 | $1967 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.105 | $1049 | $1574 | $2098 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.115 | $1148 | $1721 | $2295 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.131 | $1311 | $1967 | $2623 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.148 | $1475 | $2213 | $2951 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.164 | $1639 | $2459 | $3279 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 30.5 MPG | 27 | 36 | $2050 | 290 | 2 |
| 2018 | 30.5 MPG | 27 | 36 | $2050 | 290 | 2 |
| 2017 | 30.5 MPG | 27 | 36 | $2050 | 290 | 2 |
| 2016 | 30 MPG | 27 | 35.5 | $2100 | 293 | 2 |
| 2015 | 30 MPG | 27 | 35.5 | $2100 | 293 | 2 |
| 2014 | 30 MPG | 27 | 35.5 | $2100 | 293 | 2 |
| 2013 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 276 | 2 |
| 2012 | 32 MPG | 29 | 37 | $1950 | 278 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 229 subcompact cars models tracked here, the Ford Fiesta FWD ranks 22 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: BMW 430i Coupe (31), Daihatsu Charade (31), Audi A3 (32), MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 door (32), MINI Cooper Hardtop 4 door (32).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 290 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Fiesta FWD get?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta FWD is rated at 30.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 27 city and 36 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 30.7 MPG, ranging from 30 to 32 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Fiesta FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 30.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 492 gallons — roughly $1574 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.105 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $2050.
Has the Ford Fiesta FWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 32 MPG in 2012 to 30.5 in 2019. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Ford Fiesta FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 22 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 6.4 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.