It’s time to roam in the Ford Escape. This sporty Ford SUV can be the perfect choice for travels throughout Ithaca, Elmira, and Cortland, New York. However, before you take the wheel, you might want to know more about its gas mileage.
After all, knowing how often you’ll need to fill up is important. Contact Maguire Ford today, and see what the Escape is all about. We’ll be happy to answer any MPG questions you may have!
Ford Escape Fuel Economy
To understand Ford Escape gas mileage, it’s first important to understand what your options are when it comes to the engine under the hood. In the entry-level edition of this SUV, you’ll find a 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 engine with Auto Start-Stop Technology.
This can sense when cylinders aren’t needed and shut them down to save fuel. When it’s all said and done, the standard front-wheel drive version can receive an EPA-estimated 28 city and 34 highway MPG.
The more powerful 2.0L EcoBoost® I-4 engine also features Auto Start-Stop Technology, which shuts the engine off when you’re at a light or otherwise idling. This 250-horsepower engine, which comes in all-wheel drive only, gets an impressive 23 city and 31 highway MPG.
Last, but certainly not least, eco-friendly drivers will want to explore the two hybrid engine options, one of which is a plug-in. The Escape Hybrid in front-wheel drive gets up to an EPA-estimated 44 city and 37 highway MPG, so you can avoid the gas station for long periods of time.
The plug-in hybrid model can achieve an EPA-estimated 100 MPGe (miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent) between the electric and gasoline motors. It will also allow you to travel up to an EPA-estimated 37 miles using only electric power. On gasoline-only power, the plug-in hybrid achieves an EPA-estimated 40 combined MPG.
The table below will help recap these fuel economy ratings as well as note some other metrics in horsepower and torque:
Motor
EPA-odhad
Úspora paliva
Koňská síla
točivý moment
1.5 l EcoBoost® I-3
28 město/34 dálnice MPG
2.0 l EcoBoost® I-4
23 město/31 dálnice MPG
2.5L hybridní
44 město/37 dálnice MPG
Find Your Favorite Drive Mode
The Escape comes with unique capabilities, including standard selectable drive modes. There’s a mode for each road, if you will. Create the driving experience you want with a system capable of adjusting traction control, steering, and throttle response. On this model, you’ll find the following modes:
- Normální
- Sport
- Kluzký
- Hluboký sníh/písek
- Eco
In Sport mode, throttle response increases for a more aggressive feel, allowing the transmission to hold shifts longer. Put the Ford Escape in Slippery mode and gain better handling on ice, water, slick grass, or thin gravel. Similarly, Deep Snow/Sand mode will keep you steadier on these specific terrains.
If you’re looking to save fuel, then you’ll want to turn the dial to Eco mode. Maximize efficiency and increase your driving range. While you’re likely to spend most of your time in the Normal mode, it’s nice to know there are ways to change the way your Escape feels.
Feel the Smoothness of the Escape
With the Escape’s numerous engine options as well as its suspension system, you can find new trails in peace and comfort.
The 1.5L EcoBoost® I-3 engine, as mentioned above, includes cylinder deactivation to save fuel when certain cylinders are not needed. Plus, you can shift to Eco mode to save even more fuel.
Meanwhile, an All-wheel Drive (AWD) configuration is an available option. All-wheel-Drive with AWD Disconnect allows the rear driveline to disconnect when the AWD capability isn’t needed. That means a more fuel-efficient Escape is yours.
Take a Ford Escape Test Drive Today!
Ready to see this fuel-efficient car up close? Visit Maguire Ford and take your test drive! We’ll be happy to explain everything you need to know about Ford Escape gas mileage and what those Escape MPG numbers mean for your Ithaca, Elmira, and Cortland, NY, adventures.
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We’ve driven the magazine’s long-term Ford Escape Hybrid test car for 10,000 miles with remarkably high efficiency. That means spending less time on the hunt for expensive fossil fuel.
One of the motivations to go hybrid is the promise of significantly higher fuel efficiency. This has never been lost to us at Green Car Journal, though it did take quite a few years to catch on with car buyers in general since the very first Honda and Toyota hybrids were introduced here more than two decades ago, followed by the first gas-electric SUV, the Ford Escape Hybrid.
Today, the reasons to opt for a hybrid are more evident than ever. In the midst of historically high gas prices, we seriously appreciate that the Ford Escape Hybrid we drive every day is amazingly fuel efficient. Even though we complain like everyone else whenever we fill up now, we gripe perhaps a bit less because we know our Escape is consistently delivering its promised 41 mpg combined fuel economy. As many know quite well, EPA fuel economy estimates lend an idea, but not a promise, of what actual fuel efficiency expectations should be for any given model. In this case it’s spot on based on a lot of miles on the road.
Escape Plug-In Hybrid Delayed
We feel compelled to point out that the Escape, which Ford introduced as an all-new generation in the 2020 model year, is a bit of a tease. True, Ford made waves at its introduction by offering a pair of EcoBoost four-cylinder engines, an efficient hybrid, and promising a plug-in hybrid. But the ever-changing automotive field that’s been hugely impacted by the pandemic and a persistent silicon chip shortage upended lots of plans, including the rollout of the new Escape and in particular the Escape PHEV.
To wit: Whatever the reason – though the pandemic likely had as much to do with it as anything – the abundance of new-generation Escapes on Ford dealer lots was significant in 2020 and 2021. Loads of 2020 Escapes were still being heavily promoted and discounted well into the 2021 model year, with the same occurring with 2021 models when 2022 Escapes were on sale. That meant some pretty sweet deals for those on the hunt for a new crossover SUV.
That’s all changed now that the chip shortage has become entrenched, new car availability tightened considerably, and prices shot upward across the board. Amid this changing backdrop, the highly-anticipated 2020 Escape PHEV variant never happened. The aforementioned challenges and a battery issue delayed the planned plug-in hybrid intro here until late in the 2021 model year.
When the all-new, fourth-generation Escape debuted it did so with a lower and smoother look and a distinctively more car-like front end than earlier iterations. A bit longer and wider with a slightly lower roofline, the popular crossover features slightly more interior space with additional rear legroom and up to 37.5 cubic feet of useable stowage behind the rear seats. A Panoramic sunroof is available on specific models like the Escape Hybrid Titanium we drive daily.
High MPG Hybrid Power
Gasoline and standard hybrid variants of the Escape are offered with front- and four-wheel-drive, while the plug-in hybrid comes exclusively with front-wheel drive. Our Escape Hybrid test car’s combustion part of the power equation is a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder engine. This engine is augmented with two electric motors that bring total combined system power to 200 horsepower. A PowerSplit electronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) transfers power to the road. The hybrid is energized with a 1.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack positioned under the floor.
Start-stop engine technology enhances efficiency, though we’ve found it to be a bit abrupt under certain conditions, like when backing out of a driveway on brief battery power and then shifting into drive. Every time, we’ve found the changeover from electric to combustion power happens within seconds of moving forward and feels more noticeable than we’d like.
Being the car enthusiasts that we are, there’s always a yearning to eke more performance from many of the most efficient vehicles we test drive. But honestly, the Escape Hybrid hits a pretty impressive sweet spot. Acceleration and overall performance are just what you need in an efficient compact SUV, with its 200 horsepower delivered confidently and seamlessly whenever needed for passing or just a bit of fun on twisty roads.
Big Features in a Smaller SUV
Inside, this compact SUV strikes a good balance of comfort and economy of space, the latter expected in a crossover in this segment and the former not always delivered in smaller SUVs. In this case, the Escape Hybrid feels like a good fit. There’s plenty of seating and elbow room up front and a good amount of space for rear seat passengers. Of course, squeezing three adults in the back is possible since this is a five-seater, but we’ll bet that most families will have at least a few younger passengers in the rear so three side-to-side adults riding along will be a rarity. Legroom in the back is reasonable though things can get cramped if tall folks are up front and seats are adjusted considerably back. Adding comfort to the rear are 60/40 split back seats offering limited recline and the ability to slide rearward to add extra legroom when needed.
Escape Hybrid offers an array of desired comfort, infotainment, and driver assist systems to enhance safety and the driving experience. Our Titanium model includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and center 8-inch touch screen display. Ford Co-Pilot360 features include Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane-Centering, Evasive Steering Assist, and Voice-Activated Navigation. Wi-Fi for up to 10 mobile devices is provided through FordPass Connect. We found USB connections in the front console to be handy, along with the 110-volt AC outlet located in the rear seat area below the center console’s air register. For everyday drives when the weather turns colder, we especially like the heated steering wheel and front seats, which come up to temperature surprisingly fast.
Our considerable time behind the wheel of the Escape Hybrid has found us appreciating its welcome compact SUV functionality, satisfying performance, and comfortable ride. It has proved to be an enjoyable and dependable daily ride that lends some comfort during these times of exceptionally high gas prices. An additional benefit is that the Escape Hybrid runs on less pricy regular grade gas and its combined gas-electric power provides a 550 mile driving range that means fewer fill-ups…something that’s just fine by us.
