Does the 2021 Ford Escape need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the S FWD.
- Regular: 14 of 16 trims. Premium: 2 of 16 trims.
- Premium by choice: $240 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more. Electric miles 50%.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| SE FWD | 1.5L 3cyl | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| S AWD | 1.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SE Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| SE AWD | 1.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SEL FWD | 1.5L | Regular | 30 | $1,280 | $1,520 |
| SE Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| SEL Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| SEL Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $480 | $570 |
| SEL AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| Titanium Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $480 | $570 |
| Titanium AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | Premium | 26 | $1,477 | $1,754 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $480 | $570 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Escape | S FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | AWD | Premium |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue | FWD S | Regular |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 4WD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox | L FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree