Chevrolet Lumina vs Ford Escort
The Ford Escort is more fuel-efficient at 30 MPG combined, against 21 MPG for the Chevrolet Lumina. At EPA assumptions that is about $950 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Lumina | Ford Escort | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 483 | 413 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 25 and 11 | 22 and 70 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 110,000 miles | 128,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 21 MPG | 30 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 26 | 27 and 37 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,200 | $2,250 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 483 complaints for the Chevrolet Lumina and 413 for the Ford Escort. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Chevrolet Lumina, 3 for the Ford Escort.