1985 Ford EscortFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
36
MPG
Highway
46
MPG
Combined
40
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
36
Hwy
46
Comb
40
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 5-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
31
Hwy
39
Comb
34
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
29
Hwy
39
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/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
24
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
34
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
32
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
31
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $2,950/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 36 | 46 | 40 | $2,100 |
| Manual 5-spd | Diesel Diesel | 31 | 39 | 34 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 | $2,050 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 24 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 20 | 31 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,950 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 255 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 8.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- 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
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,684/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,234/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,458/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,551/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,696/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,691/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,097/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,732/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,629/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,668/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $1,684/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $2,234/yrHIGHEST | +$550 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $1,458/yrLOWEST | $-226 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $1,551/yr | $-133 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $1,696/yr | +$12 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $1,691/yr | +$7 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,097/yr | +$413 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $1,732/yr | +$48 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $1,629/yr | $-55 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $1,668/yr | $-16 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 40 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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