1998 Ford Escort ZX2Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Subcompact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
25
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 10 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
32.4MPG average+29.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 25 MPG · Owner reported avg: 32.4 MPG
Range: 20–39 MPG
Driving mix: City 38% / Highway 62%
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 32.4 real world MPG based on 10 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 25 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700
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
- 355 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.9 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
- Induction Type
- 4V
- 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$2,694/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,574/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,333/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,482/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,713/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,706/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,355/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,771/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,606/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,669/yr
| State | Gas Price | Annual Cost | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| National AvgEPA default | $4.490/gal | $2,694/yr | — |
| California | $5.957/gal | $3,574/yrHIGHEST | +$880 |
| Texas | $3.888/gal | $2,333/yrLOWEST | $-361 |
| Florida | $4.136/gal | $2,482/yr | $-212 |
| New York | $4.522/gal | $2,713/yr | +$19 |
| Ohio | $4.510/gal | $2,706/yr | +$12 |
| Washington | $5.591/gal | $3,355/yr | +$661 |
| Colorado | $4.618/gal | $2,771/yr | +$77 |
| Minnesota | $4.344/gal | $2,606/yr | $-88 |
| Massachusetts | $4.448/gal | $2,669/yr | $-25 |
Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 25 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.
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