2020 Ford EcoSport
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford EcoSport is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 2 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 25 to 28 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 to $2,600 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 25-28 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 28 / 25 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,300-$2,600 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 318-355 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-5 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 EcoSport costs about $2,300 to $2,600 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $2,450. Over five years that is about $12,250 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient EcoSport configuration saves about $0 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.
For context, the average combined economy of small sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 26 MPG. The EcoSport sits roughly 1 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoSport FWD | 1.0L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,300 |
| EcoSport AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 25 MPG | $2,600 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 EcoSport records tailpipe CO₂ of 318-355 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-5 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as small sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.