A Ford Focus guide to engines, trims and finance routes. Independent information only.
By Adrian, Car Lease Deals UK · Updated 22 October 2026
The Ford Focus is sold as a five-door hatchback and an estate. This page is a guide to the car and its finance routes, with no offers or prices to buy.
A transparent score for the Ford Focus, worked out from official UK figures, not opinion. Running costs and emissions compare it like for like: same class, same fuel and powertrain.
How we score cars14.2p a mile on the 1.5 EcoBlue 120 (64 mpg) at current UK prices, lower than 73% of small family cars on sale
29% benefit-in-kind on the 1.5 EcoBlue 120, best in range for 2026/27
115 g/km on the 1.5 EcoBlue 120, lower than 70% of small family cars on sale
375 litre standard boot (seats up)
0-62 mph in 5.7s on the 2.3 EcoBoost ST (280 bhp), manufacturer estimate
2 powertrains: petrol, diesel
Score for the 2026/27 tax year. It updates automatically as fuel prices, energy prices and tax rates change. See the full method.
The Focus is available as a five-door hatchback and an estate, with petrol, mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines. The 1.0 EcoBoost 125 suits everyday driving, the hybrids add mild hybrid assistance to a petrol engine, the 1.5 EcoBlue 120 is the diesel, and the 2.3 EcoBoost ST is the performance option.
Our editorial view, separate from the data score above.
Pick a body style, engine and trim. Everything updates together, so you only see combinations that were actually offered.
Titanium is the comfort-focused trim, listed with the 1.5 EcoBlue 120, 1.0 EcoBoost 125 and 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125 engines.
Boot 375 litres, length 4,378 mm. The core Focus, with sharp handling and a spacious cabin for four adults.
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 | Economy | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 EcoBlue 120 | Diesel | 120 bhp | ≈ 300 Nm | ≈ 10.5s | 64 | 115 g/km |
| 2.3 EcoBoost ST | Petrol | 280 bhp | ≈ 420 Nm | ≈ 5.7s | 34 | 187 g/km |
| 1.0 EcoBoost 125 | Petrol | 125 bhp | ≈ 170 Nm | ≈ 10.0s | 52 | 123 g/km |
| 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125 | Mild hybrid petrol | 125 bhp | ≈ 170 Nm | ≈ 10.0s | 55 | 115 g/km |
| 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 155 | Mild hybrid petrol | 155 bhp | ≈ 240 Nm | ≈ 9.0s | 54 | 117 g/km |
Official figures, checked October 2026. Values marked ≈ are approximate.
Official WLTP combined figures from the Vehicle Certification Agency. Compare more cars in our economy league table.
Insurance groups and premiums vary by driver, location and history, so these are indicative bands only.
How the main ways to fund a Focus compare. General guidance only, not financial advice or an offer.
Fixed monthly payments with no resale risk, well suited to those who like a new car every few years.
Lower monthly payments with an optional final payment, and flexibility at the end of the term.
Spreads the cost with ownership at the end, suiting those keeping the car long term.
Flexible and simple, though usually costlier per month than other routes.
Strong used market and low running costs make owning outright a sensible option.
Which works out cheaper depends on your annual mileage, how long you keep the car and whether you want to own it. Try the true cost of leasing calculator to compare.
The Focus is sold as a five-door hatchback and an estate.
It can be, if you want a performance-focused Focus. The ST uses a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine producing 280 PS, and it is the only engine offered in the ST trim. Drivers who mainly want economy or a lower-key car may find the 1.0 EcoBoost or hybrid engines a better match for everyday use.
The listed engines are the 1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 125, 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid 155, 1.5 EcoBlue 120 and 2.3 EcoBoost ST. The two hybrids are mild hybrid petrol engines, and the 1.5 EcoBlue 120 is the diesel.
Yes, the Focus uses a front-wheel drive layout.