Ford Escape 2WD
21.3 MPG The 2005 Ford Escape 2WD is EPA-rated at 21.3 MPG combined (19 city / 24.3 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 704 gallons, $2254 a year in fuel, or $0.150 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2001–2005 run it averages 20.7 MPG, improving by 0.8 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.117 | $1174 | $1761 | $2347 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.141 | $1408 | $2113 | $2817 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.150 | $1502 | $2254 | $3005 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.164 | $1643 | $2465 | $3286 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.188 | $1878 | $2817 | $3756 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.211 | $2113 | $3169 | $4225 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.235 | $2347 | $3521 | $4695 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21.3 MPG | 19 | 24.3 | $2950 | 420 | 3 |
| 2004 | 20.5 MPG | 18.5 | 24 | $3075 | 436 | 2 |
| 2003 | 20.5 MPG | 18.5 | 24 | $3075 | 436 | 2 |
| 2002 | 20.5 MPG | 18.5 | 24 | $3075 | 436 | 2 |
| 2001 | 20.5 MPG | 18.5 | 24 | $3075 | 440 | 2 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Ford Escape 2WD ranks 24 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (21.5), Suzuki Grand Vitara (21.5), Toyota Highlander 2WD (21.5), Chevrolet Tracker 2WD Convertible (22), Honda Element 2WD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 420 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Escape 2WD get?
The 2005 Ford Escape 2WD is rated at 21.3 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 24.3 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 20.7 MPG, ranging from 18 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Escape 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 21.3 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 704 gallons — roughly $2254 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.150 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2005 model is $2950.
Has the Ford Escape 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20.5 MPG in 2001 to 21.3 in 2005 — an improvement of 0.8 MPG, or 4% across 5 model years.
Is the Ford Escape 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 24 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 0.6 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.