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2013-2019 Ford Escape MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 23–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations, MY2019. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2013-2019 Ford Escape at a glance
The 2013-2019 Ford Escape covers 7 model years in the EPA database (38 configurations in all), rated 23–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2019, costs about $2,500 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (26 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
2013-2019 Ford Escape by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,500–$2,830 | Ratings changed |
| 2018 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,520–$2,850 | Ratings changed |
| 2017 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,520–$2,840 | Ratings changed |
| 2016 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,480–$2,790 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 23–26 MPG | $2,530–$2,810 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 24–26 MPG | $2,540–$2,760 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 24–26 MPG | $2,520–$2,760 | First year |
What the 2019 Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$208
$2,500 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.17
Per 100 miles
$16.67
Five years
$12,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small SUV median
$410less a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2019
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2019 Ford Escape MPG
Versus 2018: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,520 to $2,500, $20 less.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,500 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,650 |
| Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,690 |
| FFV | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Escape 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,830 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2018 Ford Escape MPG
23–26 MPG · $2,520–$2,850/yr
Versus 2017: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $2,520.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,520 |
| FFV | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Escape 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,720 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,740 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,850 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2017 Ford Escape MPG
23–26 MPG · $2,520–$2,840/yr
Versus 2016: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,480 to $2,520, $40 more.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 30 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 28 | 24 | $2,680 |
| Escape 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| FFV | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,700 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,840 |
Flex-fuel (E85) configurations are costed on gasoline, not E85.
2016 Ford Escape MPG
23–26 MPG · $2,480–$2,790/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,530 to $2,480, $50 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,480 |
| Escape 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,630 |
| Escape 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,680 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 23 | $2,790 |
2015 Ford Escape MPG
23–26 MPG · $2,530–$2,810/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,540 to $2,530, $10 less.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,530 |
| Escape 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,640 |
| Escape 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 21 | 30 | 25 | $2,650 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,680 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 23 | $2,810 |
2014 Ford Escape MPG
24–26 MPG · $2,540–$2,760/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,520 to $2,540, $20 more.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,540 |
| Escape 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| Escape 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,630 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,680 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,760 |
2013 Ford Escape MPG
24–26 MPG · $2,520–$2,760/yr
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape 1.6L 4-cyl turbo FWD (Most efficient) | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,520 |
| Escape 1.6L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 22 | 29 | 25 | $2,620 |
| Escape 2.5L 4-cyl | 2.5L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,630 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | $2,680 |
| Escape 2.0L 4-cyl turbo AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | AWD | 21 | 28 | 24 | $2,760 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,400 in California and $2,180 in Texas, a $1,220 difference.
- California $3,400
- Washington $3,150
- New York $2,500
- Florida $2,360
- Texas $2,180
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2019 small SUV models.
Generations
- 2001-2007 (1st gen)
- 2008-2012 (2nd gen)
- 2013-2019 (3rd gen)
- 2020-2026 (4th gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2013-2019 Ford Escape get?
EPA rates the 2013-2019 Ford Escape at 23–26 MPG combined across 38 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2019 Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 30 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2013-2019 Ford Escape?
Every model year of the 2013-2019 Ford Escape tops out at 26 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2013-2019 Ford Escape?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
How does the 2013-2019 Ford Escape compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2008-2012 Ford Escape) is rated 19–32 MPG combined and costs $2,040–$3,440 a year to fuel; the 2013-2019 model is rated 23–26 MPG and costs $2,480–$2,850 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Ford Escape per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,500 a year. Across all 6 configurations the cost runs $2,500–$2,830 a year. That is a $330 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2019 Ford Escape 100 miles?
About $16.67 per 100 miles for the Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.67 and $18.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2019 Ford Escape more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 23 city and 30 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2019 Ford Escape compare with other small SUV configurations?
The Escape 1.5L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,500 a year to fuel, $410 less than the class median of $2,910, and less than 8 of 10 small SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 215 rated small SUV configurations for MY2019, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2019 Ford Escape different from the 2018 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 26 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,520 to $2,500, $20 less. EPA lists 6 configurations for 2019 against 6 configurations for 2018. See the 2018 Ford Escape for that year.