The 2025 Ford Escape gets 26 to 40 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Escape FWD PHEV at 40 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2025 Escape FWD (3-cyl 1.5 L) at 30 mpg.
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, the Escape ranks 2nd (tied with 1 other) of 40 for combined mileage (40 mpg), 3rd of 40 for yearly fuel cost ($1,600 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 2nd of 40 for tailpipe CO2 (78 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 27 mpg, costs $2,300 a year and puts out 327.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 13 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Escape's best version, 1 other model gets the same and 235 get less. The 2025 Escape's cheapest version costs $1,600 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 14 cost less, 1 the same and 226 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Kia Niro | 2025 Niro FE | 53 | $1,150 | 71 |
| 2 | 2025 Ford EscapeThis car | 2025 Escape FWD PHEV | 40 | $1,600 | 78 |
| 2 | 2025 Honda CR-V | 2025 CR-V FWD (Hybrid) | 40 | $1,550 | 223 |
| 4 | 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 36 | $1,750 | 249 |
| 4 | 2025 Kia Sorento | 2025 Sorento Hybrid FWD | 36 | $1,750 | 246 |
Pick a 2025 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 (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Escape FWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L: 27 mpg city, 34 highway, 30 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Escape version is $2,100 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The CR-V costs $500 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the CR-V costs $2,500 less to fuel than the Escape (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Escape (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Escape | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda CR-V | 2025 CR-V FWD (Hybrid) | 40 mpg | $1,550 | same figure | - | Compare |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid FWD | 36 mpg | $1,750 | 4 lower | - | Compare |
| 2025 Kia Sorento | 2025 Sorento Hybrid FWD | 36 mpg | $1,750 | 4 lower | - | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version. For plug-in hybrids the miles per gallon and the yearly figure are for driving on gasoline only; the file gives no blended cost, because it depends on how often the car is charged (range is gasoline plus electric; the electric-only range has its own column).
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Electric range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape FWD PHEVPlug-in hybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 42 | 37 | 40 | $1,550 on gasoline only | 78 | 560 | 37 | - |
| 2025 Escape AWD HEVHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Part-time 4-wheel | 42 | 36 | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | - | - | cheapest |
| 2025 Escape FWD HEVHybrid | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel | 42 | 36 | 39 | $1,600 | 225 | - | - | cheapest |
| 2025 Escape FWD | 3-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic 8-spd | Front-wheel | 27 | 34 | 30 | $2,100 | 298 | - | - | +$500 |
| 2025 Escape AWD (3-cyl 1.5 L) | 3-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic 8-spd | All-wheel | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,200 | 316 | - | - | +$600 |
| 2025 Escape AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic 8-spd | All-wheel | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,400 | 336 | - | - | +$800 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2025 Escape FWD HEV (39 mpg, $1,600 a year), costs $500 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2025 Escape FWD (30 mpg, $2,100 a year).
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Escape; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Escape FWD PHEV puts out 78 grams per mile; across the 6 tested versions the figure runs from 78 to 336.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Escape FWD PHEV: fuel economy score 8 (5 to 8 across versions), greenhouse gas score 9 (5 to 9 across versions).
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape FWD PHEVPlug-in hybrid | 560 | 3.4 h | 101 | 33 | $4.95 |
2025 Escape FWD PHEV: on gasoline alone the agency's file gives $1,550 a year (15,000 miles); on electricity, 33 kWh per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh comes to about $743 a year if all 15,000 miles were driven that way. The real cost depends on how often the car is charged, so no single yearly cost is shown for it.
Best combined figure of the Escape gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 26 mpg | none | 5 | 14 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 26 mpg | none | 6 | 14 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 26 mpg | none | 6 | 14 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 26 mpg | none | 6 | 14 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 30 mpg | 41 mpg | 6 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 30 mpg | 41 mpg | 6 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 30 mpg | 41 mpg | 6 | 1 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 30 mpg | 40 mpg | 6 | same as 2025 | |
| 2024 | 30 mpg | 39 mpg | 5 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 30 mpg | 40 mpg | 6 | this page | |
| 2026 | 30 mpg | 40 mpg | 5 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 5 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 39 to 40 mpg (up 1).
The 2026 model has 5 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escape FWD PHEV, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 40 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
| 2025 Escape AWD HEV, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Escape FWD HEV, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Escape FWD, 3-cyl 1.5 L | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Escape AWD (3-cyl 1.5 L), 3-cyl 1.5 L | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Escape AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | no change |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Escape Gas SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Ford Escape HEV SUV AWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 26 complaints, 9 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: ESCAPE GAS, ESCAPE HEV, ESCAPE PHEV.
32 complaints for the 2025 Ford Escape are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
0 of the 32 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: ESCAPE GAS, ESCAPE HEV, ESCAPE PHEV.
10 recalls are on file for the 2025 Ford Escape at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: ESCAPE GAS, ESCAPE HEV, ESCAPE PHEV.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Ford Escape and 2023-2026 Lincoln Corsair plug-in hybrid vehicles. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Fix: Dealers will update the battery energy control module (BECM) and hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) software, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Corsair and Escape vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the left and right rear passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure, or replace the seat belt retractor bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 26, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2025 Escape vehicles. The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinstall, or replace any missing liftgate hinge covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater.
Fix: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Escape vehicles. The rearview camera may incorrectly display an inverted image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
2 more are listed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Escape itself is at 40 mpg.
More Ford models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Escape FWD PHEV with 40 mpg combined (42 city, 37 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2025 Escape FWD at 30 mpg.
The 2025 Ford Escape costs between $1,600 and $2,400 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Escape AWD HEV at $1,600; the dearest is the 2025 Escape AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L) at $2,400. For the plug-in hybrid versions the table and the calculator above give the cost of driving on gasoline only ($1,550 a year at 15,000 miles); no blended yearly cost is shown, because it depends on how often the car is charged. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 Escape AWD HEV: 39 mpg combined (42 city, 36 highway); 2025 Escape AWD (3-cyl 1.5 L): 28 mpg combined (26 city, 32 highway); 2025 Escape AWD (4-cyl 2.0 L): 26 mpg combined (23 city, 31 highway).
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2025 Escape AWD HEV, gets 39 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2025 Escape FWD, gets 30 mpg: 9 mpg more for the hybrid.
The 2025 Ford Escape is 2nd of 40 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Kia Niro at 53 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 27 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Kia Niro at 53 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Honda CR-V at 40 mpg.
The 2024 model had 5 tested versions and the 2025 model has 6. The best figure went from 39 to 40 mpg (up 1).
The 2025 Escape FWD PHEV takes 3.4 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 33 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.95 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Ford Escape Gas SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Ford Escape HEV SUV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 5 variants; the first 2 are shown.
32 complaints for the 2025 Ford Escape are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (11 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 10 recalls for the 2025 Ford Escape (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Ford Escape: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Ford Escape: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Ford Escape: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Ford Escape: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Ford Escape: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.