Ford Focus RS — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
A legendary four-wheel-drive hyper hatch. Powered by a 350hp EcoBoost engine with drift mode.
The third-generation Ford Focus RS is a legendary performance car featuring a sophisticated torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system and a 350 horsepower 2.3-litre engine.
Because of the mechanical drag of the four-wheel-drive system and the high state of engine tune, it is a thirsty car compared to standard hatchbacks.
Mixed real-world driving typically yields around 26-28 MPG. Motorway runs can see 32 MPG if driven carefully, but hard B-road driving will see fuel consumption rise dramatically.
TL;DR
28 MPG
Real-world petrol
51L
Tank capacity
£69.77
Full tank (petrol)
22.2p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Ford Focus RS achieves an estimated 28 MPG in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 51-litre tank completely costs approximately £69.77 at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
28
Real-world MPG
Petrol
36.7
Official WLTP
Petrol
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol |
|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £1111 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1644 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £2221 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £3332 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £4442 |
| Full tank (51L) | £69.77 |
| Cost per mile | 22.2p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the Focus RS compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your Focus RS
Avoid using the high-performance drive modes (Sport/Track) on standard commutes.
Keep tyre pressures at the recommended setting for maximum grip and minimum drag.
Allow the engine oil to reach operating temperature before driving hard to avoid fuel wash.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Ford Focus RS achieving ~28 MPG real-world, if you fill 41 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.10
Gross saving on fuel
£0.67
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.43
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 18 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Ford Focus RS?
The Ford Focus RS achieves approximately 28 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 36.7 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around N/A MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Ford Focus RS?
The Ford Focus RS has a fuel tank of 51 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £69.77. Diesel costs approximately £72.47 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Ford Focus RS?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Ford Focus RS costs approximately £1644 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £2221. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Ford Focus RS?
In a Ford Focus RS doing ~28 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 41-litre fill nets approximately £3.43 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 18 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Ford Focus RS cost per mile in fuel?
The Ford Focus RS costs approximately 22.2p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £6.66 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Ford Focus RS?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Ford Focus RS is 36.7 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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