Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 71 recorded runs

Ford Focus 0–60 Times

The Ford Focus 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 71 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Ford Focus is the 2004 Ford Focus Racing RS8 V8 3-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 12.70 seconds at 113.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Ford Focus is the 2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan, which took 11.0 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.10 seconds at 76.9 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Ford Focus tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.58 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.81 seconds at 89.27 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.4sec 2004 Racing RS8 V8 3-door Hatchback
Average 0–60 7.58sec Across 71 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.81sec @ 89.3 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.0sec 2016 SE 1.0L
2018 Ford Focus

Across 71 verified runs, the Ford Focus ranges from 4.4 to 11.0 seconds 0–60, with a 7.58-second average.

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Ford Focus 0–60 times by model year

71 tests · 15 years

2018

Ford Focus · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.50 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
2018 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.50s ¼ mi @ 101.2 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.50 sec
Trap Speed
101.2 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
19 C / 26 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 71
2018 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback

2017

Ford Focus · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.50 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2017 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
103.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 71
2017 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback

2016

Ford Focus · 11 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.05 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.25 sec
Recorded Tests 11
#03
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
4.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.30s ¼ mi @ 103.3 mph
0–60 mph
4.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.30 sec
Trap Speed
103.3 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 71
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
#04
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
105.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#4 of 71
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
#05
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
0–60 mph
4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
102.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 71
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
#07
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
4.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 101.1 mph
0–60 mph
4.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.40 sec
Trap Speed
101.1 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#7 of 71
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
#08
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 99.3 mph
0–60 mph
4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
99.3 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#8 of 71
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
#09
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
5.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 104.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
13.60 sec
Trap Speed
104.0 mph
Engine
2.3L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
19 C / 25 H / 22.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#9 of 71
2016 Ford Focus RS 5-door Hatchback
#52
2016 Ford Focus Titanium 5-door Hatchback
8.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
26 C / 38 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#52 of 71
2016 Ford Focus Titanium 5-door Hatchback
#61
2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan
9.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 81.3 mph
0–60 mph
9.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
81.3 mph
Engine
1.0L Turbo I-3
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
30 C / 42 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#61 of 71
2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan
#63
2016 Ford Focus Electric 5-door Hatchback
9.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.70s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.70 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
Elec 107-kW 23-kWh
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
1A
MPG EPA
110 C / 99 H / 71 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#63 of 71
2016 Ford Focus Electric 5-door Hatchback
#67
2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
1.0L Turbo I-3
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 40 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#67 of 71
2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan
#71
2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan
11.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.10s ¼ mi @ 76.9 mph
0–60 mph
11.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.10 sec
Trap Speed
76.9 mph
Engine
1.0L Turbo I-3
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 40 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#71 of 71
2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan

2015

Ford Focus · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.18 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.56 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#16
2015 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback (Ford Perf Pack)
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 96.4 mph
0–60 mph
6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
96.4 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#16 of 71
2015 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback (Ford Perf Pack)
#20
2015 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
94.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 32 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#20 of 71
2015 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#21
2015 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 94.3 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
94.3 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 32 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#21 of 71
2015 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#39
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 5-door Hatchback
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#39 of 71
2015 Ford Focus Titanium 5-door Hatchback
#57
2015 Ford Focus SE EcoBoost Sedan
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
1.0L Turbo I-3
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
29 C / 40 H / 33 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#57 of 71
2015 Ford Focus SE EcoBoost Sedan

2014

Ford Focus · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.64 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.96 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#17
2014 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
96.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#17 of 71
2014 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#19
2014 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.70s ¼ mi @ 96.5 mph
0–60 mph
6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.70 sec
Trap Speed
96.5 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#19 of 71
2014 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#31
2014 Ford Focus SE 5-door Hatchback
7.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H / 31 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#31 of 71
2014 Ford Focus SE 5-door Hatchback
#48
2014 Ford Focus Titanium Sedan
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 85.7 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
85.7 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 37 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#48 of 71
2014 Ford Focus Titanium Sedan
#64
2014 Ford Focus E-LECTRIC 5-door Hatchback
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.90s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
Elec 23-kWh
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
1A
MPG EPA
110 C / 99 H / 89 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#64 of 71
2014 Ford Focus E-LECTRIC 5-door Hatchback

2013

Ford Focus · 8 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.56 sec
Recorded Tests 8
#10
2013 Ford Focus Cobb ST 5-door Hatchback
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.20s ¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.20 sec
Trap Speed
101.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#10 of 71
2013 Ford Focus Cobb ST 5-door Hatchback
#11
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.40 sec
Trap Speed
99.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#11 of 71
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
#12
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.7 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.7 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#12 of 71
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#13
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.9 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.9 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#13 of 71
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#14
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#14 of 71
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#15
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.2 mph
0–60 mph
5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.2 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 20.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#15 of 71
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#18
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
6.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 97.2 mph
0–60 mph
6.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.50 sec
Trap Speed
97.2 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#18 of 71
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
#22
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.80 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
23 C / 31 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#22 of 71
2013 Ford Focus ST 5-door Hatchback

2012

Ford Focus · 11 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.42 sec
Recorded Tests 11
#26
2012 Ford Focus SE 5-door Hatchback
7.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#26 of 71
2012 Ford Focus SE 5-door Hatchback
#27
2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H / 29 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#27 of 71
2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan
#28
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 5-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
26 C / 36 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#28 of 71
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 5-door Hatchback
#32
2012 Ford Focus SEL Sedan
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 38 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#32 of 71
2012 Ford Focus SEL Sedan
#33
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 5-door Hatchback
7.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 37 H / 31 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#33 of 71
2012 Ford Focus Titanium 5-door Hatchback
#41
2012 Ford Focus SEL 5-door Hatchback
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.2 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
86.2 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 37 H / 30.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#41 of 71
2012 Ford Focus SEL 5-door Hatchback
#44
2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 37 H / 32 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#44 of 71
2012 Ford Focus SE Sedan
#45
2012 Ford Focus SFE Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 87.7 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
87.7 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
28 C / 40 H / 36.6 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#45 of 71
2012 Ford Focus SFE Sedan
#49
2012 Ford Focus Titanium Sedan
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 86.7 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
86.7 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
27 C / 37 H / 28.68 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#49 of 71
2012 Ford Focus Titanium Sedan
#65
2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Econetic Technology 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.40s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.40 sec
Trap Speed
79.0 mph
Engine
1.0L Turbo I-3
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#65 of 71
2012 Ford Focus 1.0L Econetic Technology 5-door Hatchback (Euro Spec)
#69
2012 Ford Focus E-LECTRIC 5-door Hatchback
10.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.90s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
Elec 23-kWh
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
1A
MPG EPA
110 C / 99 H / 94 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Electric
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#69 of 71
2012 Ford Focus E-LECTRIC 5-door Hatchback

2009

Ford Focus · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.77 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.70 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#42
2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 82.5 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
82.5 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#42 of 71
2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe
#46
2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
88.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H / 31.7 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#46 of 71
2009 Ford Focus SES Coupe
#68
2009 Ford Focus SES Sedan
10.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.60s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.60 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
24 C / 33 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#68 of 71
2009 Ford Focus SES Sedan

2008

Ford Focus · 4 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.63 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.68 sec
Recorded Tests 4
#43
2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#43 of 71
2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe
#47
2008 Ford Focus SE Sedan
8.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#47 of 71
2008 Ford Focus SE Sedan
#50
2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.30s ¼ mi @ 83.5 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.30 sec
Trap Speed
83.5 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
24 C / 35 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#50 of 71
2008 Ford Focus SES Coupe
#66
2008 Ford Focus SES Sedan
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.50 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
24 C / 33 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#66 of 71
2008 Ford Focus SES Sedan

2005

Ford Focus · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.77 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.87 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#34
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.70s ¼ mi @ 87.2 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.70 sec
Trap Speed
87.2 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#34 of 71
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST Sedan
#35
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 86.6 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
86.6 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H / 25.3 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#35 of 71
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST Sedan
#40
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST Sedan
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
20 C / 28 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#40 of 71
2005 Ford Focus ZX4 ST Sedan

2004

Ford Focus · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.73 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#01
2004 Ford Focus Racing RS8 V8 3-door Hatchback
4.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
12.70s ¼ mi @ 113.7 mph
0–60 mph
4.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
12.70 sec
Trap Speed
113.7 mph
Engine
5.0L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
6M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 71
2004 Ford Focus Racing RS8 V8 3-door Hatchback
#25
2004 Ford Focus Roush Rally ZX3 3-door Hatchback
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.30s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.30 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#25 of 71
2004 Ford Focus Roush Rally ZX3 3-door Hatchback
#37
2004 Ford Focus ZTW Wagon
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.20 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
2.3L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 30 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#37 of 71
2004 Ford Focus ZTW Wagon

2003

Ford Focus · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 7.17 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.47 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#23
2003 Ford Focus SVT Vortech Engineering 3-door Hatchback
6.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.90s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.90 sec
Trap Speed
98.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#23 of 71
2003 Ford Focus SVT Vortech Engineering 3-door Hatchback
#29
2003 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.1 mph
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
90.1 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#29 of 71
2003 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
#36
2003 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.90s ¼ mi @ 89.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.90 sec
Trap Speed
89.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#36 of 71
2003 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback

2002

Ford Focus · 7 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.41 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.47 sec
Recorded Tests 7
#24
2002 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.40s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.40 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#24 of 71
2002 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
#30
2002 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
7.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.80s ¼ mi @ 88.9 mph
0–60 mph
7.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.80 sec
Trap Speed
88.9 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 23 H / 23.1 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#30 of 71
2002 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
#38
2002 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
7.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 87.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.10 sec
Trap Speed
87.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
6M
MPG EPA
18 C / 23 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#38 of 71
2002 Ford Focus SVT 3-door Hatchback
#51
2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Jackson Racing 3-door Hatchback
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
2.0L Supercharger I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#51 of 71
2002 Ford Focus ZX3 Jackson Racing 3-door Hatchback
#54
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 5-door Hatchback
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.90 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#54 of 71
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 5-door Hatchback
#59
2002 Ford Focus SE Sedan
9.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#59 of 71
2002 Ford Focus SE Sedan
#62
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 5-door Hatchback
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 25 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#62 of 71
2002 Ford Focus ZX5 5-door Hatchback

2001

Ford Focus · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.80 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#53
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 3-door Hatchback
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 30 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#53 of 71
2001 Ford Focus ZX3 3-door Hatchback

2000

Ford Focus · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.54 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.22 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#55
2000 Ford Focus SE Sedan
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.80s ¼ mi @ 82.4 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.80 sec
Trap Speed
82.4 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#55 of 71
2000 Ford Focus SE Sedan
#56
2000 Ford Focus ZTS Sedan
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.20s ¼ mi @ 82.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.20 sec
Trap Speed
82.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#56 of 71
2000 Ford Focus ZTS Sedan
#58
2000 Ford Focus ZTS 5-door Hatchback
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 80.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
80.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#58 of 71
2000 Ford Focus ZTS 5-door Hatchback
#60
2000 Ford Focus ZTS Sedan
9.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 78.6 mph
0–60 mph
9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.10 sec
Trap Speed
78.6 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
22 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#60 of 71
2000 Ford Focus ZTS Sedan
#70
2000 Ford Focus SE Wagon
10.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.90s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
0–60 mph
10.40 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.90 sec
Trap Speed
77.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
22 C / 29 H / 30 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Wagon
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#70 of 71
2000 Ford Focus SE Wagon

How we verify Ford Focus performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Ford Focus trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Ford Focus 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Ford Focus performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Ford Focus on record is the 2004 Ford Focus Racing RS8 V8 3-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.4 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 12.70 seconds at 113.7 mph.
The slowest recorded Ford Focus is the 2016 Ford Focus SE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan, which takes 11.0 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.10 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 71 verified runs, a Ford Focus reaches 60 mph in 7.58 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.81 seconds at roughly 89.3 mph.
We have verified test data for 15 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Ford Focus can do, not a single marketing claim.

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