1998 Ford EscortFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
24
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
28
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 11 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
31.2MPG average+11.4% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 28 MPG · Owner reported avg: 31.2 MPG
Range: 21–39 MPG
Driving mix: City 47% / Highway 53%
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 31.2 real world MPG based on 11 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 28 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
24
Hwy
34
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
31
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$0
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 317 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 10.6 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2L 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
- 2L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost by State
Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA
National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,405/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,191/yrHIGHEST | +$786 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,083/yrLOWEST | $-322 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,216/yr | $-189 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,423/yr | +$18 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,416/yr | +$11 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $2,995/yr | +$590 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,474/yr | +$69 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,327/yr | $-78 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,383/yr | $-22 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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