Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD
29 MPG The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD is EPA-rated at 29 MPG combined (30 city / 27 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 517 gallons, $1655 a year in fuel, or $0.110 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2005–2011 run it averages 27.9 MPG, improving by 2 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 | $0.086 | $862 | $1293 | $1724 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.103 | $1034 | $1552 | $2069 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.110 | $1103 | $1655 | $2207 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.121 | $1207 | $1810 | $2414 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.138 | $1379 | $2069 | $2759 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.155 | $1552 | $2328 | $3103 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.172 | $1724 | $2586 | $3448 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 29 MPG | 30 | 27 | $2150 | 306 | 1 |
| 2010 | 29 MPG | 30 | 27 | $2150 | 306 | 1 |
| 2009 | 28 MPG | 29 | 27 | $2200 | 317 | 1 |
| 2008 | 28 MPG | 29 | 27 | $2200 | 317 | 1 |
| 2007 | 27 MPG | 28 | 27 | $2300 | 329 | 1 |
| 2006 | 27 MPG | 28 | 26 | $2300 | 329 | 1 |
| 2005 | 27 MPG | 28 | 26 | $2300 | 329 | 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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD ranks 1 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Nothing in its class is rated higher — it leads the group.
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 306 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.6 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD get?
The 2011 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD is rated at 29 MPG combined by the EPA — 30 city and 27 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 27.9 MPG, ranging from 27 to 29 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 29 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 517 gallons — roughly $1655 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.110 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2011 model is $2150.
Has the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 27 MPG in 2005 to 29 in 2011 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 7% across 7 model years.
Is the Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 1 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 10.6 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.