Ford Focus Station Wagon
26.5 MPG The 2007 Ford Focus Station Wagon is EPA-rated at 26.5 MPG combined (23.5 city / 32 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 566 gallons, $1811 a year in fuel, or $0.121 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2000–2007 run it averages 25.5 MPG, improving by 1 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 | $0.094 | $943 | $1415 | $1887 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.113 | $1132 | $1698 | $2264 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.121 | $1208 | $1811 | $2415 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.132 | $1321 | $1981 | $2642 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.151 | $1509 | $2264 | $3019 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.170 | $1698 | $2547 | $3396 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.189 | $1887 | $2830 | $3774 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 26.5 MPG | 23.5 | 32 | $2350 | 335 | 2 |
| 2006 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 30 | $2450 | 349 | 2 |
| 2005 | 25.5 MPG | 22 | 30.5 | $2450 | 349 | 2 |
| 2004 | 24.8 MPG | 22 | 29.6 | $2520 | 359 | 5 |
| 2003 | 24.8 MPG | 22.5 | 29.3 | $2517 | 359 | 6 |
| 2002 | 25.8 MPG | 23.3 | 30.3 | $2425 | 346 | 4 |
| 2001 | 25.5 MPG | 22.8 | 30.3 | $2450 | 350 | 4 |
| 2000 | 25.5 MPG | 22.5 | 29.5 | $2450 | 349 | 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 26 midsize station wagons models tracked here, the Ford Focus Station Wagon ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Prius v (41).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 335 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.0 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Focus Station Wagon get?
The 2007 Ford Focus Station Wagon is rated at 26.5 MPG combined by the EPA — 23.5 city and 32 highway. Across all 8 model years in the database it averages 25.5 MPG, ranging from 23 to 28 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Focus Station Wagon cost in fuel per year?
At 26.5 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 566 gallons — roughly $1811 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.121 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2007 model is $2350.
Has the Ford Focus Station Wagon become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 25.5 MPG in 2000 to 26.5 in 2007 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 4% across 8 model years.
Is the Ford Focus Station Wagon efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 26 in the Midsize Station Wagons class on current figures, against a class average of 21.4 MPG. That is 5.1 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.