2023 Ford Escape mpg
Combined mpg, FWD
30mpg
- 27 city, 34 highway.
- Top 8% of 154 SUVs (2023).
- 19 trims: 28 to 40 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 42 | 37 | 40 | 11.1 | 444 | $817 |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 42 | 37 | 40 | 11.1 | 444 | $817 |
| Hybrid Active FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 | 558 | $985 |
| ST-Line Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 | 558 | $985 |
| Hybrid Active AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 | 558 | $985 |
| ST-Line Select AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 to 15.7 | N/A | $985 |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 | 558 | $985 |
| Platinum FWD | 2.5L | FWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 | 558 | $985 |
| Platinum Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | FWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 | 558 | $985 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 | 558 | $985 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 to 15.7 | N/A | $985 |
| ST-Line Elite AWD | 2.5L | AWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 to 15.7 | N/A | $985 |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | AWD | 42 | 36 | 39 | 14.3 | 558 | $985 |
| FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | 14.8 | 444 | $1,280 |
| Active FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | 14.8 | 444 | $1,280 |
| ST-Line FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | FWD | 27 | 34 | 30 | 14.8 | 444 | $1,280 |
| AWD | 1.5L | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | 15.7 | 440 | $1,371 |
| Active AWD | 1.5L | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | 15.7 | 440 | $1,371 |
| ST-Line AWD | 1.5L | AWD | 26 | 32 | 28 | 15.7 | 440 | $1,371 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
FWD, 30 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,280
- Per month
- $107
- Per mile
- 10.7 cents
- Fill the tank
- $47.36
- Best mpg: PHEV FWD, 40 mpg. $817 a year.
- Top trim: PHEV FWD. $817 a year. $463 less than the FWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHEV FWD | 37 | 101 | 33.0 | 40 | $817 |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | 37 | 101 | 33.0 | 40 | $817 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | SAE Combo | 3.3 | N/A | N/A | 3.5 | 14.4 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 2.9 | $9.41 |
| 300 miles | 8.8 | $28.24 |
| 500 miles | 14.7 | $47.06 |
| 1,000 miles | 29.4 | $94.12 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $92
- Per year
- $1,109
- Miles a month
- 867
FWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 30 mpg good? Yes. Beats 81% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Escape | FWD | 30 mpg | |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | RWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | FWD S | 33 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | 4WD | 26 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | 30 mpg | Compare |
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | LS FWD | 28 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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