1984 Ford EscortFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact Cars
City
35
MPG
Highway
47
MPG
Combined
39
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel
City
35
Hwy
47
Comb
39
Fuel cost: $2,150/yr
Manual 5-spd
Diesel
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Diesel
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
39
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
30
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
30
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
26
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 35 | 47 | 39 | $2,150 |
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 30 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,950 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,950 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,150
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 261 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.2 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- (DIESEL)
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,727/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,291/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,495/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,591/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,739/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,735/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,150/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,776/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,671/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,711/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,727/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,291/yrHIGHEST | +$564 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,495/yrLOWEST | $-232 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,591/yr | $-136 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,739/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,735/yr | +$8 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,150/yr | +$423 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,776/yr | +$49 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,671/yr | $-56 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,711/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 39 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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