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2026 Ford Escape MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Ford Escape is a small SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 26 to 30 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 52nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 27 MPG city · 34 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #52 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 Ford Escape's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.5 km/L in the city and 14.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	27	11.5	8.7
Highway	34	14.5	6.9
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs

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1Tesla Model Y138 MPGe $656
2Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
3Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
4Lexus RZ126 MPGe $718
5Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
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52Ford Escape30 MPG $1,550
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114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941

2026 EscapeOther small SUVsClass median: $1,603/yr

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

Escape MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.5L 3-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Escape FWD	Gas	27 MPG	34 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
AWD · 1.5L 3-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Escape AWD	Gas	26 MPG	32 MPG	28 MPG	—	$1,661
AWD · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic Escape AWD	Gas	23 MPG	31 MPG	26 MPG	—	$1,788

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.5L 3-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: FWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 298 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 6/10

2026 Ford Escape vs. rivals

vs Honda CR-V 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Encore 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer 31 MPG · $1,500/yr TrailBlazer saves $50/yr vs Hyundai Kona 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Kona saves $50/yr vs Nissan Kicks 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Kicks saves $50/yr vs Hyundai Venue 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Venue saves $50/yr vs Subaru Forester 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Escape saves $53/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Escape saves $53/yr vs Subaru Crosstrek 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Escape saves $53/yr vs Kia Seltos 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Escape saves $53/yr vs Ford Escape Hybrid 39 MPG · $1,192/yr Escape Hybrid saves $358/yr vs Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid 101 MPGe + 40 MPG · $985/yr Escape Plug-in Hybrid saves $565/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid (39 MPG), 2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid (101 MPGe + 40 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Ford Escape?

Up to 30 MPG combined (27 city / 34 highway); ratings range from 26 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2026 Ford Escape use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Ford Escape?