Ford Escape MPG by year (2001-2026)
The agency's file has 26 model years of the Ford Escape from 2001 to 2026. The newest, the 2026 Ford Escape, gets 26 to 40 mpg combined across 5 tested versions.
Best of 2026
40 mpgEscape FWD PHEV, plug-in hybrid, combinedBest in the file
41 mpgEscape FWD HEV, hybrid; reached in 2020, 2021, 2022Best non-hybrid, 2026
30 mpgEscape FWD, combinedBest combined mileage by model year
Each dot is the best version of that model year. The table below holds every figure.
Years when the mileage changed
- The first hybrid version in the file is from 2005: the Escape Hybrid 2WD, 29 mpg combined.
- All-wheel-drive versions are in the file from the first year, 2001; the best is the Escape 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) at 21 mpg combined.
- 2005: the best combined figure went up 7 mpg, to 29 mpg (from 22 in 2004).
- 2008: the best combined figure went up 2 mpg, to 32 mpg (from 30 in 2007).
- 2013: the best combined figure went down 6 mpg, to 26 mpg (from 32 in 2012).
- 2020: the best combined figure went up 15 mpg, to 41 mpg (from 26 in 2019).
Your fuel cost, 2026 Escape
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns and sets the price of that fuel.
2026 Escape FWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L: 27 mpg city, 34 highway, 30 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Escape version is $2,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Every model year
Open a year for the calculator, every version, rivals, safety record and recalls. Years in the table are the ones the agency tested; pages exist for 3 of them.
| Model year | Versions | Best gas | Best hybrid | Fuel a year (agency) | Best figure against the year before |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 23 mpg | none | $2,700 to $3,450 | no earlier year in the file |
| 2002 | 4 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,450 | -1 mpg |
| 2003 | 4 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2004 | 3 | 22 mpg | none | $2,850 to $3,450 | no change |
| 2005 | 8 | 24 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 to $3,650 | +7 mpg |
| 2006 | 8 | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 to $3,300 | no change |
| 2007 | 8 | 23 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 to $3,300 | +1 mpg |
| 2008 | 7 | 24 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 to $3,300 | +2 mpg |
| 2009 | 7 | 24 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 to $3,100 | no change |
| 2010 | 7 | 24 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 to $3,100 | no change |
| 2011 | 7 | 25 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 to $3,100 | no change |
| 2012 | 7 | 25 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 to $3,100 | no change |
| 2013 | 5 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,600 | -6 mpg |
| 2014 | 5 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,600 | no change |
| 2015 | 5 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,700 | no change |
| 2016 | 5 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,700 | no change |
| 2017 | 6 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,700 | no change |
| 2018 | 6 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,700 | no change |
| 2019 | 6 | 26 mpg | none | $2,400 to $2,700 | no change |
| 2020 | 6 | 30 mpg | 41 mpg | $1,500 to $2,400 | +15 mpg |
| 2021 | 6 | 30 mpg | 41 mpg | $1,500 to $2,400 | no change |
| 2022 | 6 | 30 mpg | 41 mpg | $1,500 to $2,400 | no change |
| 2023 | 6 | 30 mpg | 40 mpg | $1,600 to $2,400 | -1 mpg |
| 2024 | 5 | 30 mpg | 39 mpg | $1,600 to $2,400 | -1 mpg |
| 2025 | 6 | 30 mpg | 40 mpg | $1,600 to $2,400 | +1 mpg |
| 2026 | 5 | 30 mpg | 40 mpg | $1,600 to $2,400 | no change |
The best combined figure changed against the year before in 9 of 26 model years: 2002: -1 mpg, 2005: +7 mpg, 2007: +1 mpg, 2008: +2 mpg, 2013: -6 mpg, 2020: +15 mpg, 2023: -1 mpg, 2024: -1 mpg, 2025: +1 mpg.
Where the newest year stands
The 2026 Escape is in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class. By best combined figure it ranks 3rd of 66 2026 models in that class; the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg and the top figure is 42 mpg. Best Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD mileage, 2026 models.
Other Ford models
Every other Ford model on this site, nearest to the Escape in newest-year mileage first.
| Model | Newest year | Combined | Against the Escape |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick | 2026 | 23 to 38 mpg | 2 lower |
| Bronco Sport | 2026 | 23 to 27 mpg | 13 lower |
| Mustang | 2026 | 12 to 26 mpg | 14 lower |
| Explorer | 2026 | 19 to 24 mpg | 16 lower |
| F150 | 2026 | 12 to 24 mpg | 16 lower |
| Edge | 2024 | 21 to 23 mpg | 17 lower |
| Ranger | 2026 | 17 to 23 mpg | 17 lower |
| Bronco | 2026 | 15 to 20 mpg | 20 lower |
| Expedition | 2026 | 18 to 19 mpg | 21 lower |
| F-150 Lightning | 2025 | 66 to 72 MPGe | not the same measure |
| Mustang Mach-E | 2026 | 84 to 110 MPGe | not the same measure |
Common questions
Which Ford Escape model year has the best mileage?
Since 2001, the best conventional figure is 41 mpg combined, for the 2022 Escape FWD HEV.
How many versions of the Ford Escape has the agency tested?
152 versions across 26 model years (2001 to 2026).
Has the mileage of the Ford Escape gone up over the years?
The best combined figure was 23 mpg in 2001 and is 40 mpg in 2026, a change of +17 mpg.
Is there a hybrid Escape?
The first hybrid version in the agency's file is from 2005; the newest model year, 2026, has one.
Mileage and fuel cost: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.