2012 Ford Focus
5 trims · 8 configurations · Hatchback, Sedan
Starting MSRP
$16,500 – $39,200
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★☆
4 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★★
Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆
Side (driver)★★★★☆
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 7 recalls on record
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on S
Total price (S MSRP)
$16,500
Typical monthly
$327/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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S
- MSRP
- $16,500
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/36
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 146 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.2
- Max towing
- —
SE
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $17,500 – $18,300
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 26/36
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 146 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.2
- Max towing
- —
SEL
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $20,500 – $21,300
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 27/37
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 146 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.2
- Max towing
- —
Titanium
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $22,200 – $22,700
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 27/37
- Horsepower
- 160 hp
- Torque
- 146 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV)
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13.2
- Max towing
- —
BEV
- MSRP
- $39,200
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 105 MPGe
- Horsepower
- 143 hp
- Torque
- 184 lb-ft
- Engine
- electric
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 44.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | S | SE2 configurations | SEL2 configurations | Titanium2 configurations | BEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $16,500 | $17,500 – $18,300 | $20,500 – $21,300 | $22,200 – $22,700 | $39,200 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 26/36 | 26/36 | 27/37 | 27/37 | 105 MPGe |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp | 143 hp |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV) | 2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV) | 2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV) | 2L I4 flex-fuel (FFV) | electric |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 44.8 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- Sflex-fuel (FFV)SEflex-fuel (FFV)SELflex-fuel (FFV)Titaniumflex-fuel (FFV)BEVelectric
- Fuel type
- Sflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)SEflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)SELflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)Titaniumflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)BEVelectric
- Cylinders
- SI4SEI4SELI4TitaniumI4BEV—
- Displacement
- S2 LSE2 LSEL2 LTitanium2 LBEV—
- Horsepower
- S160 hpSE160 hpSEL160 hpTitanium160 hpBEV143 hp
- Torque
- S146 lb-ftSE146 lb-ftSEL146 lb-ftTitanium146 lb-ftBEV184 lb-ft
- Transmission
- S5-speed manualSE5-speed manualSEL6-speed automated manualTitanium6-speed automated manualBEV1-speed direct drive
- Drivetrain
- Sfront wheel driveSEfront wheel driveSELfront wheel driveTitaniumfront wheel driveBEVfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SSedanSESedanSELSedanTitaniumSedanBEVHatchback
- Doors
- S4SE4SEL4Titanium4BEV5
- Seating
- S5SE5SEL5Titanium5BEV5
- Length
- S178.5 inSE178.5 inSEL178.5 inTitanium178.5 inBEV172.9 in
- Width
- S71.8 inSE71.8 inSEL71.8 inTitanium71.8 inBEV71.8 in
- Height
- S57.7 inSE57.7 inSEL57.7 inTitanium57.7 inBEV58.2 in
- Wheelbase
- S104.3 inSE104.3 inSEL104.3 inTitanium104.3 inBEV104.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- S13.2 cu ftSE13.2 cu ftSEL13.2 cu ftTitanium13.2 cu ftBEV14.5 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- S—SE—SEL—Titanium—BEV44.8 cu ft
- Curb weight
- S2,907 lbsSE2,907 lbsSEL2,935 lbsTitanium2,935 lbsBEV3,624 lbs
- Fuel tank
- S12.4 galSE12.4 galSEL12.4 galTitanium12.4 galBEV—
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- S30SE30SEL31Titanium31BEV—
- City MPG
- S26SE26SEL27Titanium27BEV—
- Highway MPG
- S36SE36SEL37Titanium37BEV—
- Combined MPGe
- S—SE—SEL—Titanium—BEV105
| Spec | S | SE | SEL | Titanium | BEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||||
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) | electric |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | electric |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | — |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | — |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp | 160 hp | 143 hp |
| Torque | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 146 lb-ft | 184 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automated manual | 6-speed automated manual | 1-speed direct drive |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 178.5 in | 178.5 in | 178.5 in | 178.5 in | 172.9 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 71.8 in | 71.8 in | 71.8 in | 71.8 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 58.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 104.3 in | 104.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||||
| Cargo capacity | 13.2 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft | 13.2 cu ft | 14.5 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | — | — | — | — | 44.8 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,907 lbs | 2,907 lbs | 2,935 lbs | 2,935 lbs | 3,624 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal | 12.4 gal | 12.4 gal | 12.4 gal | — |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||||
| Combined MPG | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | — |
| City MPG | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | — |
| Highway MPG | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | — |
| Combined MPGe | — | — | — | — | 105 |
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2012 Ford Focus FAQ
- How much does the 2012 Ford Focus cost?
- The 2012 Ford Focus has a starting MSRP of $16,500, ranging up to $39,200 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes S from $16,500; SE from $17,500; SEL from $20,500; Titanium from $22,200; BEV from $39,200.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Ford Focus?
- The 2012 Ford Focus achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2012 Ford Focus have?
- The 2012 Ford Focus offers up to 44.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2012 Ford Focus safe?
- The 2012 Ford Focus earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2012 Ford Focus come in?
- The 2012 Ford Focus is available in 5 trims (8 total configurations) across Hatchback and Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.