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2013 Ford Focus SFE FWD FFV MPG & Specs — Real-World vs EPA, All Trims

Fuel grade varies by trim — see the breakdown below.

32
MPG combined (28 city / 39 hwy)
$1,950
est. fuel / year (today's prices, 15k mi)
Flex-fuel
gas type

Is the 2013 Ford Focus SFE FWD FFV good on gas?

At up to 32 MPG combined, the 2013 Ford Focus SFE FWD FFV is better than average for a Compact Cars — that class averages about 24.1 MPG across 6,481 EPA-tested versions, so it's a good pick on fuel for its size.

Real-world MPG vs the EPA number

The EPA figures above come from a standardized dynamometer test, not the open road — real-world MPG typically runs a bit lower depending on your driving, climate and terrain. That's true of every car on this site, old or new.

EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.

For its most efficient trim, the EPA estimates about $1,950 a year in fuel (15,000 miles) — roughly $162 a month.

2013 Ford Focus SFE FWD FFV trims & fuel economy

Trim (engine / transmission)FuelMPGFuel/yr (today's price)
2.0L 4-cyl, AM6 automatic, FWDFLEX-FUEL32$1,950

2013 Ford Focus SFE FWD FFV specs

What the EPA test-car listings record for this model year — every combination sold is a row in the trims table above.

Engine options2.0L 4-cyl
TransmissionAM6 automatic
Drive typeFWD
EPA body classCompact Cars
FuelFlex-fuel
Tailpipe CO₂278 g/mi

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1 trim(s) · EPA FuelEconomy.gov data retrieved 2026-07-24 · fuel prices AAA national average as of 2026-07-05.