2016 Ford Escape fuel economy
The EPA lists 5 versions of the 2016 Ford Escape. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 23 city / 31 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 23 to 26 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 23 and 31 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,600 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 Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 31 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Escape AWD Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 1.6L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Escape FWD Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Escape FWD Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
| Escape AWD Automatic (S6) | 4-cyl 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 23 MPG | $2,900 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,600 per year in fuel, versus $2,900 for the least efficient.