Ford Escape FWD FFV
24 MPG The 2019 Ford Escape FWD FFV is EPA-rated at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 625 gallons, $2000 a year in fuel, or $0.133 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2010–2019 run it averages 22.5 MPG, improving by 3 MPG over 6 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 | $0.104 | $1042 | $1563 | $2083 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.133 | $1333 | $2000 | $2667 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.146 | $1458 | $2188 | $2917 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.188 | $1875 | $2813 | $3750 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.208 | $2083 | $3125 | $4167 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29 | $2600 | 369 | 1 |
| 2018 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29 | $2600 | 369 | 1 |
| 2017 | 24 MPG | 21 | 29 | $2600 | 369 | 1 |
| 2012 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 2010 | 21 MPG | 19 | 25 | $2950 | 423 | 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 70 sport utility vehicle - 2wd models tracked here, the Ford Escape FWD FFV ranks 10 on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Jeep Compass 2WD (24.3), Jeep Patriot 2WD (24.3), Chevrolet HHR FWD (24.8), Chevrolet HHR Panel FWD (24.8), Volvo XC90 FWD (25).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 369 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 5.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Escape FWD FFV get?
The 2019 Ford Escape FWD FFV is rated at 24 MPG combined by the EPA — 21 city and 29 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 22.5 MPG, ranging from 21 to 24 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Escape FWD FFV cost in fuel per year?
At 24 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 625 gallons — roughly $2000 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.133 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $2600.
Has the Ford Escape FWD FFV become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 21 MPG in 2010 to 24 in 2019 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 14% across 6 model years.
Is the Ford Escape FWD FFV efficient for its class?
It ranks 10 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.7 MPG. That is 3.3 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.