Ford Fiesta SFE FWD
35 MPG The 2017 Ford Fiesta SFE FWD is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 429 gallons, $1371 a year in fuel, or $0.091 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2012–2017 run it averages 33.7 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 6 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 | $0.071 | $714 | $1071 | $1429 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.086 | $857 | $1286 | $1714 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.091 | $914 | $1371 | $1829 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.129 | $1286 | $1929 | $2571 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 35 MPG | 31 | 41 | $1800 | 254 | 1 |
| 2016 | 35 MPG | 31 | 41 | $1800 | 252 | 1 |
| 2015 | 35 MPG | 31 | 41 | $1800 | 252 | 1 |
| 2014 | 33 MPG | 29.5 | 39 | $1900 | 269 | 2 |
| 2013 | 32 MPG | 29 | 38 | $1950 | 272 | 1 |
| 2012 | 32 MPG | 29 | 38 | $1950 | 278 | 1 |
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 SFE FWD ranks 10 on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Sprint (37), Geo Metro LSI (37), Pontiac Firefly (37), Mitsubishi Mirage (39), Honda Prelude (44).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 254 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Fiesta SFE FWD get?
The 2017 Ford Fiesta SFE FWD is rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA — 31 city and 41 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 33.7 MPG, ranging from 31 to 35 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Fiesta SFE FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 35 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 429 gallons — roughly $1371 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.091 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2017 model is $1800.
Has the Ford Fiesta SFE FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 32 MPG in 2012 to 35 in 2017 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 9% across 6 model years.
Is the Ford Fiesta SFE FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 10 of 229 in the Subcompact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 24.1 MPG. That is 10.9 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.