- Newest year: 2002
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2001
2000-2002 Ford Escort MPG & Fuel Cost
3 model years · 25–27 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 small car configurations, MY2002. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2002 Ford Escort at a glance
The 2000-2002 Ford Escort covers 3 model years in the EPA database (10 configurations in all), rated 25–27 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2002, costs about $2,510 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD (26 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001; 2002 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 27 MPG, was reached in 2000.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2002 Ford Escort by model year
What the 2002 ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs to drive
Per month
$209
$2,510 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$4.18
Per 100 miles
$16.73
Five years
$12,550
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$760less a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2002
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 Ford Escort MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2002 Ford Escort as for the 2001 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2001 section above.See 2001
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Escort | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
| ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
2001 Ford Escort MPG
25–26 MPG · $2,510–$2,610/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration moves from 27 to 26 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,420 to $2,510, $90 more.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,510 |
| Escort | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,510 |
| ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
2000 Ford Escort MPG
25–27 MPG · $2,420–$2,610/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escort 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | $2,420 |
| Escort 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 31 | 26 | $2,510 |
| ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Automatic 4-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
| ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD Manual 5-spd | 2.0L 4-cyl | FWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,610 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD: $3,420 in California and $2,190 in Texas, a $1,230 difference.
- California $3,420
- Washington $3,170
- New York $2,510
- Florida $2,370
- Texas $2,190
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2002 small car models.
Generations
- 2000-2002 (CT120)
- 2003
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2002 Ford Escort get?
EPA rates the 2000-2002 Ford Escort at 25–27 MPG combined across 10 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2000 Escort 2.0L 4-cyl FWD, is rated 27 MPG (24 city, 32 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2002 Ford Escort?
The Escort 2.0L 4-cyl FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 27 MPG, in 2000. The lowest top rating, 26 MPG, was in 2001 and 2002.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2002 Ford Escort?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001. In 2002 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2002 Ford Escort per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $2,510–$2,610 a year. That is a $100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2002 Ford Escort 100 miles?
About $16.73 per 100 miles for the ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $16.73 and $17.40 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2002 Ford Escort more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD is rated 23 city and 31 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2002 Ford Escort compare with other small car configurations?
The ZX2 2.0L 4-cyl FWD costs about $2,510 a year to fuel, $760 less than the class median of $3,270, and less than 8 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 331 rated small car configurations for MY2002, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2002 Ford Escort different from the 2001 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2001 and 2002: 3 configurations rated 25–26 MPG combined. See the 2001 Ford Escort for that year.