The 2016 Ford Focus uses a mix of gasoline engines and, in select markets, an electric motor. The baseline gasoline option is a 2.0-liter inline-4 Duratec, while higher-performance variants use turbocharged EcoBoost engines, and there is also a Focus Electric model.
Gasoline engine lineup
Below are the main gasoline engines you could find in the 2016 Focus, depending on trim and market.
- 2.0-liter inline-4 Duratec gasoline engine: about 160 horsepower and 146 pound-feet of torque; available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed PowerShift automatic, depending on trim.
- 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged inline-4: turbo option used in the Focus ST in many markets; roughly 252 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque; typically paired with a 6-speed manual; front-wheel drive in most configurations.
In short, the standard Focus uses the Duratec 2.0L, while the turbo EcoBoost 2.0L powers the ST variant.
High-performance variants
For buyers seeking more punch, Ford offered turbocharged EcoBoost engines in two performance-focused models.
- Focus ST: 2.0-liter turbo EcoBoost engine, producing 252 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque; 6-speed manual; front-wheel drive.
- Focus RS: 2.3-liter turbo EcoBoost engine, producing approximately 350 horsepower and around 350 pound-feet of torque; 6-speed manual; all-wheel drive.
These variants deliver substantially more performance than the base Focus, with AWD available on the RS.
Electric option
In addition to gasoline engines, the 2016 Focus lineup included an electric variant in certain markets.
- Focus Electric: electric motor rated at 107 kW (143 horsepower) with 184 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 23 kWh battery pack; availability varies by region and model year.
The electric model offered a zero-emission alternative alongside gasoline-powered variants.
Summary
The 2016 Ford Focus offered a tiered engine lineup: a baseline 2.0-liter Duratec inline-4 for most trims, turbocharged EcoBoost options (2.0L for the Focus ST and 2.3L for the Focus RS) for performance models, and an electric Focus Electric variant in selected markets. Transmission choices ranged from manual to dual-clutch automatics, depending on the trim. Together, these options covered efficiency-focused everyday driving to track-ready performance.