1990 Ford EscortFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
38
MPG
Combined
32
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
54.0MPG average+68.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 32 MPG · Owner reported avg: 54.0 MPG
Driving mix: City 40% / Highway 60%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 54.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 32 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
28
Hwy
38
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Automatic 3-spd
Regular
City
23
Hwy
29
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 23 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
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
- 278 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.9L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 3-speed Automatic
- 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
- 1.9L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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