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1991 Ford Escort fuel economy

The EPA lists 7 versions of the 1991 Ford Escort. Combined fuel economy ranges from 23 to 30 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 27 city / 37 highway.

At a glance

Combined
23 to 30 MPG depending on version
City and highway
27 and 37 most efficient version
Yearly fuel cost
$2,250 EPA estimate, most efficient version

Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov

Every version the EPA tested

VersionEngineDriveCityHighwayCombinedYearly fuel cost
Escort FS
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 273730 MPG $2,250
Escort
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 253328 MPG $2,400
Escort Wagon
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 253328 MPG $2,400
Escort
Manual 5-spd
4-cyl 1.8L Front-Wheel Drive 232925 MPG $2,700
Escort
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 223025 MPG $2,700
Escort Wagon
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 1.9L Front-Wheel Drive 223025 MPG $2,700
Escort
Automatic 4-spd
4-cyl 1.8L Front-Wheel Drive 212723 MPG $2,900
EPA estimates under standard test conditions. Your mileage will vary with driving style, load and weather.

At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $2,250 per year in fuel, versus $2,900 for the least efficient.

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