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2008 Ford Escape MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 Ford Escape is a SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 10th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,938 a year to fuel.

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Combined 24 MPG 22 MPG city · 28 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,938 15,000 mi/yr · $12.92 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2008 #10 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 Ford Escape's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway2811.98.4
Combined2410.29.8

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 10Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  7. 101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2008 EscapeOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Escape MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Escape FWD		 Gas 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $1,938
FWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escape FWD		 Gas 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
4WD/AWD · 2.3L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escape 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
FWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escape FWD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escape 4WD		 Gas 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.3L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/mi

2008 Ford Escape vs. rivals

vs Toyota RAV4 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda Tribute 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Rogue 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet HHR 25 MPG · $1,860/yr HHR saves $78/yr vs Jeep Compass 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Compass saves $78/yr vs Jeep Patriot 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Patriot saves $78/yr vs Honda CR-V 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Escape saves $84/yr vs Toyota Highlander Hybrid 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Highlander Hybrid saves $149/yr vs Ford Escape Hybrid 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Escape Hybrid saves $484/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid (32 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Ford Escape?

Up to 24 MPG combined (22 city / 28 highway); ratings range from 19 to 24 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 Ford Escape use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 Ford Escape?

The 2008 Ford Escape's fuel average is 10.2 km/L (9.8 L/100 km), or 24 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 11.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2008 Ford Escape per year?

About $1,938 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $12.92 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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