1996 Ford EscortFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
Combined
30
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
26
Hwy
35
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
29
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
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
- 296 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 9.9 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.9L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-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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