Ford Escape Hybrid FWD
32 MPG The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (34 city / 30 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 469 gallons, $1500 a year in fuel, or $0.100 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2006–2012 run it averages 31.3 MPG, improving by 3 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 | $0.078 | $781 | $1172 | $1563 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.094 | $938 | $1406 | $1875 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.100 | $1000 | $1500 | $2000 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.109 | $1094 | $1641 | $2188 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.125 | $1250 | $1875 | $2500 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.141 | $1406 | $2109 | $2813 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.156 | $1563 | $2344 | $3125 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 32 MPG | 34 | 30 | $1950 | 278 | 1 |
| 2011 | 32 MPG | 34 | 30 | $1950 | 278 | 1 |
| 2010 | 32 MPG | 34 | 31 | $1950 | 278 | 1 |
| 2009 | 32 MPG | 34 | 31 | $1950 | 278 | 1 |
| 2008 | 32 MPG | 34 | 30 | $1950 | 278 | 1 |
| 2007 | 30 MPG | 31 | 29 | $2100 | 296 | 1 |
| 2006 | 29 MPG | 30 | 28 | $2150 | 306 | 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 Hybrid FWD ranks 2 on current figures, against a class average of 20.6 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota RAV4 EV (76).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 278 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 4.2 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Ford Escape Hybrid FWD get?
The 2012 Ford Escape Hybrid FWD is rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA — 34 city and 30 highway. Across all 7 model years in the database it averages 31.3 MPG, ranging from 29 to 32 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Ford Escape Hybrid FWD cost in fuel per year?
At 32 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 469 gallons — roughly $1500 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.100 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2012 model is $1950.
Has the Ford Escape Hybrid FWD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 29 MPG in 2006 to 32 in 2012 — an improvement of 3 MPG, or 10% across 7 model years.
Is the Ford Escape Hybrid FWD efficient for its class?
It ranks 2 of 70 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 20.6 MPG. That is 11.4 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.