1986 Ford Escort FSFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Manual 5-spd

Diesel Diesel

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $2,250/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Manual 5-spd	Diesel Diesel	34	44	38	$2,250

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10

GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 268 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 9.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 2L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-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
Induction Type: (NO-CAT)
Fuel Type: Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$1,772/yr

California

$5.957/gal$2,351/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$1,535/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$1,633/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$1,785/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$1,780/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$2,207/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$1,823/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$1,715/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$1,756/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$1,772/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$2,351/yrHIGHEST	+$579
Texas	$3.888/gal	$1,535/yrLOWEST	$-237
Florida	$4.136/gal	$1,633/yr	$-139
New York	$4.522/gal	$1,785/yr	+$13
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$1,780/yr	+$8
Washington	$5.591/gal	$2,207/yr	+$435
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$1,823/yr	+$51
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$1,715/yr	$-57
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$1,756/yr	$-16