1990 Ford Escort fuel economy
The EPA lists 6 versions of the 1990 Ford Escort. Combined fuel economy ranges from 24 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 28 city / 38 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 24 to 32 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 28 and 38 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $2,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort Manual 4-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 | 38 | 32 MPG | $2,100 |
| Escort Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Escort Wagon Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 33 | 27 MPG | $2,500 |
| Escort Automatic 3-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 29 | 26 MPG | $2,600 |
| Escort Wagon Automatic 3-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG | $2,700 |
| Escort Manual 5-spd | 4-cyl 1.9L | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG | $2,800 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,100 per year in fuel, versus $2,800 for the least efficient.