Ford Escape AWD HEV
39 MPG The 2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV is EPA-rated at 39 MPG combined (42 city / 36 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 385 gallons, $1231 a year in fuel, or $0.082 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2020–2026 run it averages 39.4 MPG, falling by 1 MPG over 7 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 | $0.064 | $641 | $962 | $1282 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.077 | $769 | $1154 | $1538 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.082 | $821 | $1231 | $1641 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.090 | $897 | $1346 | $1795 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.103 | $1026 | $1538 | $2051 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.115 | $1154 | $1731 | $2308 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.128 | $1282 | $1923 | $2564 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1600 | 225 | 1 |
| 2025 | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1600 | 225 | 1 |
| 2024 | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1600 | 225 | 1 |
| 2023 | 39 MPG | 42 | 36 | $1600 | 225 | 1 |
| 2022 | 40 MPG | 43 | 37 | $1550 | 224 | 1 |
| 2021 | 40 MPG | 43 | 37 | $1550 | 224 | 1 |
| 2020 | 40 MPG | 43 | 37 | $1550 | 224 | 1 |
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 130 small sport utility vehicle 4wd models tracked here, the Ford Escape AWD HEV ranks 8 on current figures, against a class average of 29.1 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (90), Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (100), Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (102), Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S (102), Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended (104).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 225 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 3.4 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Escape AWD HEV get?
The 2026 Ford Escape AWD HEV is rated at 39 MPG combined by the EPA — 42 city and 36 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 39.4 MPG, ranging from 39 to 40 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Escape AWD HEV cost in fuel per year?
At 39 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 385 gallons — roughly $1231 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.082 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $1600.
Has the Ford Escape AWD HEV become more efficient over time?
No — it has actually gone backwards, from 40 MPG in 2020 to 39 in 2026. That usually reflects the model growing heavier, more powerful, or moving upmarket rather than the engineering getting worse.
Is the Ford Escape AWD HEV efficient for its class?
It ranks 8 of 130 in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 29.1 MPG. That is 9.9 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.