Ford Focus Engine Specifications
The 2018 Ford Focus is offered with 1.0L–2.3L engines in 4 and 3-cylinder form, per EPA fuel-economy records.
Latest model year (2018):
The Ford Focus is available with — and Automatic (A1) (Front-Wheel Drive).
Ford Focus Engine Specs — All Years
| Year | Trim | Cylinders | Displ. | Transmission | Drive | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018Config 1 of 8 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2018Config 2 of 8 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018Config 3 of 8 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018Config 4 of 8 | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L | 3 | 1.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018Config 5 of 8 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018Config 6 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.0 L | 3 | 1.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2018Config 7 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2018Config 8 of 8 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2017Config 1 of 11 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 2 of 11 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 3 of 11 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 4 of 11 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 5 of 11 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 6 of 11 | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L | 3 | 1.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 7 of 11 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 8 of 11 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 9 of 11 | Man 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.0 L | 3 | 1.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2017Config 10 of 11 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2017Config 11 of 11 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2016Config 1 of 11 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 2 of 11 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 3 of 11 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 4 of 11 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 5 of 11 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 6 of 11 | Auto (S6), 3 cyl, 1.0 L | 3 | 1.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 7 of 11 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 8 of 11 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 9 of 11 | Man 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.0 L | 3 | 1.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2016Config 10 of 11 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2016Config 11 of 11 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L | 4 | 2.3L | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | Midsize Cars |
| 2015Config 1 of 10 | Auto (A1) | — | — | Automatic (A1) | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 2 of 10 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 3 of 10 | Auto (AM6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (AM6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 4 of 10 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 5 of 10 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 6 of 10 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 7 of 10 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 8 of 10 | Man 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.0 L | 3 | 1.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 9 of 10 | Man 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.0 L | 3 | 1.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
| 2015Config 10 of 10 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 | 2.0L | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | Compact Cars |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Ford Focus data analysis
How Ford Focus engine displacement varies
Across 40 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2018 Ford Focus, engine displacement runs from 1 litres to 2.3 litres. The strongest figure belongs to the 2018 Ford Focus (SIDI) at 1 litres, and the weakest to the 2016 car (SIDI) at 2.3 litres — a spread of 57%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the Ford Focus would be misleading.
What changed for 2018
Average engine displacement for the 2018 Ford Focus is 1.8 litres, against 1.8 litres for the 2017 car — it fell by 0.1 litres. That is a real improvement, and it is the kind of change worth paying the newer-year premium for if this figure drives your decision.
How to read this Ford Focus data
This page lists every 2015 through 2018 Ford Focus record we hold for this measurement — 40 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Configurations behind these Ford Focus numbers
The 2015 through 2018 Ford Focus entries here cover the variants SIDI, SIDI; FFV and SIDI; Stop-Start. 2017 is the busiest model year in the record with 10 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted engine displacement figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Where these Ford Focus figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Ford Focus record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About Focus Engine Specs
What engine does the Ford Focus have?
The Ford Focus is available with various cylinder engine. Transmission and drivetrain options vary by trim. See the full table above.
Is the Ford Focus available with all-wheel drive?
Yes, the Ford Focus is available with all-wheel drive. Check the "Drive" column in the table above for specific trims.
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