Does the 2022 Ford Escape need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the S FWD.
- All 14 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $240 more a year.
- 50% of 146 SUVs (2022) 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 AWD | 1.5L | Regular | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| SE Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| 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 |
| Titanium Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 41 | $937 | $1,112 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SE FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $480 | $570 |
| Titanium Hybrid AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 40 | $960 | $1,140 |
| Plug-in Hybrid SEL FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $480 | $570 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Titanium FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $480 | $570 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Escape | S FWD | Regular |
| 2022 Ford Explorer | AWD | Premium |
| 2022 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2022 Nissan Rogue | FWD S | Regular |
| 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | Badlands 4WD | Premium |
| 2022 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | LS 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.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree