2020 Ford Escape
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford Escape is sold in the U.S. with gasoline and hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 6 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 26 to 41 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600 to $2,500 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid |
| Combined economy | 26-41 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 41 / 26 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,600-$2,500 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 77-342 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 5-7 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2020 Escape costs about $1,600 to $2,500 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,958. Over five years that is about $9,792 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 Escape configuration saves about $3,500 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 Escape sits roughly 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape FWD HEV | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 |
| Escape FWD PHEV | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Plug-in Hybrid | 41 MPG | $1,600 |
| Escape AWD HEV | 2.5L 4-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel | Automatic | Hybrid | 40 MPG | $1,600 |
| Escape FWD | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | Front-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 30 MPG | $2,150 |
| Escape AWD | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 28 MPG | $2,300 |
| Escape AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | All-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 26 MPG | $2,500 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2020 Escape records tailpipe CO₂ of 77-342 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 5-7 out of 10, a 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating, and an EPA electric range of 530 to 530 miles when running on battery. 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.