
The actual fuel consumption of the Focus is 5.5-5.9L/100km. The currently available Focus models include 7 variants such as the 2021 Sedan Manual Fengyue, Sedan Automatic Fengchao, Hatchback Automatic Fengchao, and Sedan Automatic Fengyue. The official NEDC combined fuel consumption is 5.5-5.9L/100km. Among vehicles in the same class, the Xingrui has an NEDC combined fuel consumption of 6.7L/100km, the Corolla 4.0-5.6L/100km, the Civic 5.0-6.4L/100km, the Sagitar 5.3-5.6L/100km, and the Verano 5.2-6.3L/100km. Vehicle fuel consumption is directly influenced by five major factors: driving habits, the vehicle itself, road conditions, natural wind, and ambient temperature. Details are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before traffic lights increase fuel consumption. The vehicle itself: Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacements because larger displacements typically produce more power, requiring more gasoline for combustion. Heavier vehicles also have higher fuel consumption due to the greater driving torque needed. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases vehicle resistance and fuel consumption. Low ambient temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily during cold starts, requiring more gasoline for combustion, which increases fuel consumption. Additionally, the engine control unit may command higher idle speeds to warm up the engine in cold temperatures, further increasing fuel consumption.

I drive a 2019 1.5T Focus, with city commuting fuel consumption around 8.5L/100km. In summer with AC on and traffic jams, it can reach 10L. On highways, it's very fuel-efficient, just over 6L in cruise mode. My colleague's 1.0T three-cylinder version is actually more fuel-consuming, especially with AC on, as it lacks power and requires deeper throttle input. Owners of the older 1.6L version report even higher fuel consumption, generally above 9L. I once tested a full tank on the highway, covering 600km without refueling. With rising fuel prices, it's indeed painful. I recommend installing a fuel consumption monitoring app and developing the habit of anticipating road conditions to brake less, which can save a lot on fuel costs.

Fuel consumption depends on the specific version and driving conditions. The U.S. version of the 2.0L Focus has a combined fuel consumption of about 7.8L, while the domestic 1.5T version typically fluctuates between 7-9L. Some media tests have shown that fuel consumption in congested urban areas may exceed 11L, while maintaining 70km/h on expressways is the most economical, with instantaneous fuel consumption dropping to just over 5L. The Ford Ecoboost engine does consume more fuel at low speeds, but becomes more fuel-efficient when the turbo kicks in after exceeding 2000 rpm. It is recommended to regularly clean carbon deposits; after my last throttle cleaning, fuel consumption dropped by 0.7L. Avoid stomping on the accelerator during cold starts—wait until the water temperature reaches 90 degrees before accelerating for better fuel efficiency.

Four-Year Summary of Driving a Focus: The 1.5T automatic averages 8.3L/100km, manual is ~0.5L lower. Tires matter! OEM 215/50 R17s were noisy and thirsty - switching to eco-tires dropped the display by 0.6L. AC accounts for ~15% fuel use - recommend windows for short trips. Clearing trunk junk saves weight and fuel - tests show 0.3L/100km saved per 100kg reduction. 5W-20 oil saves more than 5W-30 - personally verified.


