Does the 2023 Ford Escape need premium gas?
Yes. Premium.
$257extra a year
- Premium listed for the AWD.
- Regular: 10 of 13 trims. Premium: 3 of 13 trims.
- Required or only recommended: the data does not say.
- 54% of 149 SUVs (2023) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 1.5L | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| Active AWD | 1.5L | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| ST-Line AWD | 1.5L | Premium | 28 | $1,371 | $1,629 |
| ST-Line Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| ST-Line Select AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| ST-Line Select Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| Platinum FWD | 2.5L | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| Platinum Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| Hybrid Platinum AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| Platinum AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| ST-Line Elite AWD | 2.5L | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| ST-Line Elite Hybrid AWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 39 | $985 | $1,169 |
| Plug-in Hybrid FWD | 2.5L 4cyl | Regular | 40 | $480 | $570 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Escape | AWD | Premium |
| 2023 Ford Explorer | XLT RWD | Premium |
| 2023 Toyota RAV4 | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2023 Nissan Rogue | FWD S | Regular |
| 2023 Ford Bronco Sport | Badlands 4WD | Premium |
| 2023 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2023 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