Ford Escape HEV MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Escape HEV has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 7 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 41 mpg (2020) and its thirstiest returned 39 mpg (2023). The EPA record holds 13 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 41 mpg | 40 mpg | #6 of 63 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2021 | 2 | 41 mpg | 40 mpg | #8 of 63 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2022 | 2 | 41 mpg | 40 mpg | #10 of 68 (87th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2023 | 2 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #18 of 69 (75th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2024 | 2 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #32 of 77 (59th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2025 | 2 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #39 of 82 (53th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| 2026 | 1 | 39 mpg | 39 mpg | #63 of 188 (67th pct) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Escape HEV placed highest in 2020 at #6 of 63, and lowest in 2026 at #63 of 188. It spent 7 of its 7 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 13 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2024 | 2.5L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 2.5L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 42 | 36 | 39 | 294.9 | 7.6 | $1,600 | 225 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 37 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 224 | 8/10 |
| 2022 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 44 | 37 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 220 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 37 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 224 | 8/10 |
| 2021 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 44 | 37 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 220 | 8/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 37 | 40 | 287.5 | 7.4 | $1,550 | 224 | 9/10 |
| 2020 | 2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular | Hybrid, Hybrid, start-stop | 44 | 37 | 41 | 280.5 | 7.3 | $1,500 | 220 | 9/10 |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 0 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 → 2023 | 41 → 39 mpg | -2 mpg | 295 gal |
What Escape HEV fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Ford Escape HEV burns 295 to 295 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $885 | $885 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,032 | $1,032 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,179 | $1,179 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $1,600 to $1,600 a year in fuel, or $3,250 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Across the 311 nameplates EPA classifies as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 27 mpg. At 39 mpg the Ford Escape HEV is 12 mpg better the median, which is worth about $459 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Ford nameplates
Every Ford model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.