2009 Ford Escape fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2009 Ford Escape. Combined fuel economy ranges from 20 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 28 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 20 to 24 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 22 and 28 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,800 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape FWD Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Escape FWD Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
| Escape 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Escape FWD Automatic 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 26 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Escape 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.0L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,800 per year in fuel, versus $3,350 for the least efficient.