Ford Fiesta ST FWD
28 MPG The 2019 Ford Fiesta ST FWD is EPA-rated at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 32 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 536 gallons, $1714 a year in fuel, or $0.114 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2014–2019 run it averages 28.8 MPG, falling by 1 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 | $0.089 | $893 | $1339 | $1786 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.107 | $1071 | $1607 | $2143 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.114 | $1143 | $1714 | $2286 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.161 | $1607 | $2411 | $3214 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.179 | $1786 | $2679 | $3571 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28 MPG | 25 | 32 | $2200 | 317 | 1 |
| 2018 | 29 MPG | 26 | 33 | $2150 | 308 | 1 |
| 2017 | 29 MPG | 26 | 33 | $2150 | 308 | 1 |
| 2016 | 29 MPG | 26 | 32 | $2150 | 310 | 1 |
| 2015 | 29 MPG | 26 | 34 | $2150 | 305 | 1 |
| 2014 | 29 MPG | 26 | 34 | $2150 | 305 | 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 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Ford Fiesta ST FWD ranks 58 on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Chevrolet Aveo (28.5), Audi A4 quattro (29), BMW 330i xDrive Sedan (29), BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe (29), BMW M340i Sedan (29).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 317 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Fiesta ST FWD get?
The 2019 Ford Fiesta ST FWD is rated at 28 MPG combined by the EPA — 25 city and 32 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 28.8 MPG, ranging from 28 to 29 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Fiesta ST FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 28 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 536 gallons — roughly $1714 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.114 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $2200.
Has the Ford Fiesta ST FWD become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 29 MPG in 2014 to 28 in 2019. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Ford Fiesta ST FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 58 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.6 MPG. That is 1.4 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.