Skip advert
Advertisement
In-depth reviews

Ford Focus RS hatchback (2016-2018) - MPG, running costs & CO2

The Ford Focus RS should be no more expensive to run than its closest rivals

Carbuyer Rating

3.2 out of 5

Owners Rating

3.8 out of 5

Read owner reviews
MPG, running costs & CO2 Rating

2.5 out of 5

Ford Focus RS MPG & CO2

The Ford Focus RS is only available with a 2.3-litre petrol engine and its high power means it isn't particularly cheap to run. The RS returns claimed fuel economy of 36.7mpg, which will drop considerably if you drive it quickly or in heavy traffic.

Relative to the RS' direct competition, that figure isn't too bad; it's better than the 34.9mpg of the Audi RS3 and only marginally down on the Volkswagen Golf R's 38.2mpg, the Honda Civic Type R's 38.7mpg and the Mercedes A45 AMG's 40.9mpg.

Advertisement - Article continues below

CO2 emissions of 175g/km give Focus RS owners an annual road-bill of £205. That's £25 more a year than the Golf R and A45 AMG, the same as the Honda and £60 a year cheaper than the RS3.

Those owners who decide to buy the Mountune power upgrade will be happy to hear that the extra 25bhp delivered by the kit doesn’t alter the official fuel economy figure.

Insurance groups

The previous Ford Focus RS was in insurance group 38, but the new one is rated in group 40 because it has more power. By way of comparison, the 362bhp Audi RS3 is listed in the same group. Naturally, this rating doesn’t make cars cheap to insure.

Servicing

Ford has the largest dealer network in the UK, so finding somewhere for a service shouldn’t prove too difficult. The RS will need some TLC either once a year or every 12,500 miles, whichever comes soonest. Maintenance costs are likely to be lower than for a Mercedes or Audi.

Warranty

The Focus RS benefits from the same warranty as 'lesser' models in the Ford range: three years or 60,000 miles of cover.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Richard is a former editor of Carbuyer, as well as sister site DrivingElectric.com, and he's now Deputy Editor at Auto Express. Having spent a decade working in the automotive industry, he understands exactly what makes new car buyers tick.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

New Polestar 4 coupe SUV – how is the £60k EV shaping up?
Polestar 4 Prototype drive front quarter
News
22 Mar 2024

New Polestar 4 coupe SUV – how is the £60k EV shaping up?

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s top car offers
Carbuyer best new car deals hero
Deals
28 Mar 2024

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s top car offers

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Tips & advice

View All
Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide
Car dashboard symbols and meanings
Tips and advice
26 Mar 2024

Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide

Electric car charging stations: a complete guide
Public EV charge point
Tips and advice
11 Jan 2023

Electric car charging stations: a complete guide

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?
PCP vs HP
Tips and advice
17 May 2022

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Best cars

View All
Top 10 best car interiors
Peugeot 208 hatchback
Best cars
25 Jun 2021

Top 10 best car interiors

Top 10 best electric cars 2024
best electric cars
Best cars
28 Mar 2024

Top 10 best electric cars 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024
The best cheap-to-run cars 2023
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
Fastest hot hatchbacks hero
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024