Ford Escort ZX2 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Ford Escort ZX2 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 6 model years, from 1998 to 2003. Across those years its best rated version returned 26 mpg (2001) and its thirstiest returned 25 mpg (1998). The EPA record holds 12 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Subcompact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #13 of 42 (71th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 1999 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #14 of 40 (67th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2000 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #11 of 39 (74th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2001 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #8 of 37 (81th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2002 | 2 | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | #8 of 34 (79th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
| 2003 | 2 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #4 of 28 (89th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Ford Escort ZX2 placed highest in 2003 at #4 of 28, and lowest in 1999 at #14 of 40. It spent 6 of its 6 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4-VALVE | 23 | 28 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2003 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2002 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2001 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 23 | 31 | 26 | 442.3 | 11.4 | $2,400 | 341.8076923076923 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0Z | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 2000 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0Z | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1999 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 2.0L 4-cyl | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | 4V | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
| 1998 | 2.0L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Manual 5-spd Regular | 4V | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $2,500 | 355.48 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 2 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 → 2001 | 25 → 26 mpg | +1 mpg | 442 gal |
| 2002 → 2003 | 26 → 25 mpg | -1 mpg | 460 gal |
What Escort ZX2 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2003 Ford Escort ZX2 burns 460 to 460 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 | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2003 model year is $2,500 to $2,500 a year in fuel, or $1,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 25 mpg the Ford Escort ZX2 is 1 mpg better the median, which is worth about $67 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars 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.