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2008 Ford Focus fuel consumption
20 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
5.6–10.4 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,839–$2,927
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
147–246 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 34% less fuel than the typical 2008 car, which averaged 8.5 L/100km.
Every 2008 Ford Focus version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDCI Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.6 | 7.2 | 4.6 | $1,874 | 147 Better than average |
| TDCI Hatch Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.6 | 7.2 | 4.6 | $1,874 | 147 Better than average |
| TDCi Hatch Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.6 | – | – | $1,874 | 148 Better than average |
| TDCI Sedan Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.9 | 7.9 | 4.8 | $1,974 | 157 Slightly better than average |
| TDCI Hatch Auto | 2.0L 4cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.9 | 7.9 | 4.8 | $1,974 | 157 Slightly better than average |
| LX Hatch Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | 9.8 | 5.4 | $1,839 | 169 Slightly better than average |
| CL Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | 9.8 | 5.4 | $1,839 | 169 Slightly better than average |
| CL Hatch Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | 9.8 | 5.4 | $1,839 | 169 Slightly better than average |
| Zetec Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | 9.8 | 5.4 | $1,839 | 169 Slightly better than average |
| LX Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | 9.8 | 5.4 | $1,839 | 169 Slightly better than average |
| LX Hatch Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | – | – | $1,839 | 170 Slightly better than average |
| Zetec Hatch Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | – | – | $1,839 | 170 Slightly better than average |
| CL Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | – | – | $1,839 | 170 Slightly better than average |
| CL Hatch Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | – | – | $1,839 | 170 Slightly better than average |
| Zetec Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | – | – | $1,839 | 170 Slightly better than average |
| LX Sedan Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.1 | – | – | $1,839 | 170 Slightly better than average |
| Zetec Hatch Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.3 | 10.0 | 5.6 | $1,891 | 174 Slightly better than average |
| Premium Convertible Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.5 | – | – | $1,943 | 179 Slightly better than average |
| Premium Convertible Manual | 2.0L 4cyl Petrol 91RON | 7.5 | 10.6 | 5.7 | $1,943 | 179 Slightly better than average |
| XR5 Turbo Hatch Manual | 2.5L 5cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 9.3 | 13.8 | 6.8 | $2,617 | 224 Worse than average |
| RS Hatch Manual | 2.5L 5cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 10.4 | 14.9 | 7.7 | $2,927 | 246 Worse than average |
Ford Focus in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.