1999 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 8 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
30.5MPG average+21.8% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 25 MPG · Owner reported avg: 30.5 MPG
Range: 25–39 MPG
Driving mix: City 36% / Highway 64%
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 30.5 real world MPG based on 8 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
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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