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Shown: 2011 Ford Escape Limited. Photo: Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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2008-2012 Ford Escape MPG & Fuel Cost

5 model years · 19–32 MPG combined

25 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
City
28 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost · Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD
$2,660

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2012. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.

Previous generation: 2001-2007 Next generation: 2013-2019

2008-2012 Ford Escape at a glance

The 2008-2012 Ford Escape covers 5 model years in the EPA database (35 configurations in all), rated 19–32 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2012, costs about $2,050 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (32 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

2008-2012 Ford Escape by model year

2008-2012 Ford Escape: EPA combined rating and yearly fuel cost for each model year
Model yearPowertrainsCombined$/yrEPA ratings
2012 Gas, Hybrid 20–32 MPG $2,050–$3,270 Ratings changed
2011 Gas, Hybrid 20–32 MPG $2,050–$3,280 Ratings changed
2010 Gas, Hybrid 20–32 MPG $2,040–$3,270 Ratings changed
2009 Gas, Hybrid 20–32 MPG $2,040–$3,270 Ratings changed
2008 Gas, Hybrid 19–32 MPG $2,040–$3,440 First year

What the 2012 Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive

Per month

$222

$2,660 a year ÷ 12

Per 25 miles

$4.43

Per 100 miles

$17.73

Five years

$13,300

5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level

vs the standard SUV median

$790less a year

Class median $3,450 a year, MY2012

Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).

2012 Ford Escape MPG

Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,050.

Gas · 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
20–25 MPG
Per year
$2,660–$3,270
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
29–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,290
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2012 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 23 28 25 $2,660
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,820
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 20 26 23 $2,880
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,070
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl AWD 3.0L 6-cyl AWD 18 23 20 $3,270

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2012 Ford Escape hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 34 30 32 $2,050
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 30 27 29 $2,290

2011 Ford Escape MPG

20–32 MPG · $2,050–$3,280/yr

Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,040 to $2,050, $10 more.

Gas · 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
20–25 MPG
Per year
$2,660–$3,280
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
29–32 MPG
Per year
$2,050–$2,290
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2011 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 23 28 25 $2,660
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 21 27 23 $2,820
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 2.5L 4-cyl AWD 20 26 22 $2,940
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,070
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl AWD 3.0L 6-cyl AWD 18 23 20 $3,280

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2011 Ford Escape hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 34 30 32 $2,050
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 30 27 29 $2,290

2010 Ford Escape MPG

20–32 MPG · $2,040–$3,270/yr

Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,040.

Gas · 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,270
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
29–32 MPG
Per year
$2,040–$2,250
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2010 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 24 $2,720
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 21 28 23 $2,840
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 20 26 22 $2,970
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 19 25 21 $3,110
FFV 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 18 23 20 $3,270

Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.

Hybrid configurations (2)

2010 Ford Escape hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 34 31 32 $2,040
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 30 27 29 $2,250

2009 Ford Escape MPG

20–32 MPG · $2,040–$3,270/yr

Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,040.

Gas · 2.5L, 3.0L
Combined
20–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,270
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.5L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,040–$2,330
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2009 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 24 $2,720
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 6-spd 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 20 28 23 $2,840
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 26 21 $3,110
Escape 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 19 25 21 $3,110
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 17 24 20 $3,270

Hybrid configurations (2)

2009 Ford Escape hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.5L 4-cyl FWD 34 31 32 $2,040
Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 2.5L 4-cyl 4WD 29 27 28 $2,330

2008 Ford Escape MPG

19–32 MPG · $2,040–$3,440/yr
Gas · 2.3L, 3.0L
Combined
19–24 MPG
Per year
$2,720–$3,440
See gas configurations
Hybrid · 2.3L
Combined
28–32 MPG
Per year
$2,040–$2,330
See hybrid configurations

Gas configurations (5)

2008 Ford Escape gas configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 22 28 24 $2,720
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 20 26 22 $2,970
Escape 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 19 24 21 $3,110
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 3.0L 6-cyl FWD 18 24 20 $3,270
Escape 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 3.0L 6-cyl 4WD 17 22 19 $3,440

Hybrid configurations (2)

2008 Ford Escape hybrid configurations: EPA ratings and annual cost
TrimEngineDriveCityHwyComb.$/yr
Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl FWD (Most efficient) 2.3L 4-cyl FWD 34 30 32 $2,040
Hybrid 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 2.3L 4-cyl 4WD 29 27 28 $2,330

Fuel cost by state

Yearly cost of the Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD: $3,620 in California and $2,320 in Texas, a $1,300 difference.

Gasoline prices: California: California state average; Washington: Washington state average; New York: New York state average; Florida: Florida state average; Texas: Texas state average (Sep 2026).
Fuel cost in every state

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. average, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Generations

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Frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2008-2012 Ford Escape get?

EPA rates the 2008-2012 Ford Escape at 19–32 MPG combined across 35 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2012 Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 32 MPG (34 city, 30 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 19–25 MPG; Hybrid: 28–32 MPG.

Which years had the best MPG in the 2008-2012 Ford Escape?

Every model year of the 2008-2012 Ford Escape tops out at 32 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.

Did EPA ratings change during the 2008-2012 Ford Escape?

Yes. Ratings changed in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

How does the 2008-2012 Ford Escape compare with the previous generation?

The previous generation (2001-2007 Ford Escape) is rated 17–30 MPG combined and costs $2,180–$3,840 a year to fuel; the 2008-2012 model is rated 19–32 MPG and costs $2,040–$3,440 a year.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2012 Ford Escape per year?

Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,660 a year. Across all 7 configurations the cost runs $2,050–$3,270 a year. That is a $1,220 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.

How much does it cost to drive a 2012 Ford Escape 100 miles?

About $17.73 per 100 miles for the Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $13.67 and $21.80 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.

How does the 2012 Ford Escape compare with other standard SUV configurations?

The Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,660 a year to fuel, $790 less than the class median of $3,450, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 273 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2012, not weighted by sales.

Is the 2012 Ford Escape hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?

Yes. The best hybrid (Hybrid 2.5L 4-cyl FWD) is rated 32 MPG against 25 MPG for the best gas version (Escape 2.5L 4-cyl FWD), 7 MPG more. At regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $2,050 versus $2,660 a year, a saving of $610.

Is the 2012 Ford Escape different from the 2011 model?

The most efficient configuration stays at 32 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,050. EPA lists 7 configurations for 2012 against 7 configurations for 2011. See the 2011 Ford Escape for that year.