2016 Ford Escape FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
31
MPG
Combined
26
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
26.8MPG average+3.2% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 26 MPG · Owner reported avg: 26.8 MPG
Driving mix: City 49% / Highway 51%
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 26.8 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 26 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
31
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $2,600/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
22
Hwy
30
Comb
25
Fuel cost: $2,700/yr
Automatic (S6)
Regular
City
21
Hwy
29
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $2,800/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Automatic (S6) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,600
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 338 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 11.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- SUV/Crossover
- 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
- 1.6L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Direct Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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