Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2001–2026

Ford Escape

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Escape. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 5.5 L/100km: 51 mpg UK, 43 mpg US.

Ford Escape in white
Fuel use
5.5 L/100km
2026 official
UK mpg
51 mpg
US mpg
43 mpg
On a full tank
978 km
54 L tank

What a Escape costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.23 per 100 km$1,785
Australia$2.41/L petrol$13.30 per 100 km$1,477
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.49 per 100 miles£1,085
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.22 per 100 miles$1,379

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Where the Escape ranks

No. 20The most fuel-efficient SUVsSUVs ranked by their official fuel use, with UK and US mpg and what each costs to run a year.

ZH (Kuga Mk3 based), 2020–2027

Specs for the 1.5 EcoBoost FWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
ZH (Kuga Mk3 based)
Built
2020-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,614 mm
Width
1,883 mm
Height
1,666 mm
Wheelbase
2,710 mm
Kerb weight
1,600 kg
Boot
556 L
Towing (braked)
1,600 kg

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 3-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Cylinders
3
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
134 kW
Torque
240 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
7 L/100km
CO₂
160 g/km
Fuel tank
54 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2019
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2019
Airbags
7
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Adaptive cruise control
Yes

4th generation, 2020–2027

Specs for the 2.5 hybrid FWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
4th generation
Built
2020-2027
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,585 mm
Width
1,882 mm
Height
1,666 mm
Wheelbase
2,710 mm

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol hybrid
Engine size
2,488 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
149 kW
Gearbox
CVT

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
5.9 L/100km

ZG (Kuga Mk2 based), 2013–2019

Specs for the 1.5 EcoBoost Trend FWD; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
ZG (Kuga Mk2 based)
Built
2013-2019
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,555 mm
Width
2,007 mm
Height
1,713 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,611 kg
Boot
956 L
Towing (braked)
1,500 kg

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
Engine size
1,749 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
134 kW
Torque
240 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.6 L/100km
CO₂
179 g/km
Fuel tank
56.5 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2017
Airbags
7

2nd generation (US/NZ), 2008–2012

Specs for the 2.5 XLT; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
2nd generation (US/NZ)
Built
2008-2012
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,524 mm
Width
2,078 mm
Height
1,684 mm
Wheelbase
2,690 mm
Kerb weight
1,641 kg
Boot
971 L

Engine

Engine
2.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,790 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
156 kW
Torque
308 Nm
Gearbox
6-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.4 L/100km
Fuel tank
57 L
Minimum petrol
87 RON

ZA-ZD (1st generation), 2001–2007

Specs for the 3.0 V6 XLT; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
SUV
Size class
Medium SUV
Generation
ZA-ZD (1st generation)
Built
2001-2007
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
AWD

Size and weight

Length
4,394 mm
Width
1,781 mm
Height
1,755 mm
Wheelbase
2,619 mm
Kerb weight
1,453 kg
Boot
1,818 L

Engine

Engine
3.0 L V6 petrol
Engine size
2,261 cc
Cylinders
6
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
113 kW
Torque
206 Nm
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9.8 L/100km
Fuel tank
57 L
Minimum petrol
91 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2026Plug-in hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2026Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2026Hybrid5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2025Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2025Hybrid5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2024Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2024Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2023Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2023Hybrid5.7 L/100km49 mpg41 mpg—
2022Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2022Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2022Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2021Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2021Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2020Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2020Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2020Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2019Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2019Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2018Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2018Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2017Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2017Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2016Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2016Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2015Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2014Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2013Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2012Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
2012Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2011Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
2011Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2010Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
2010Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2009Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—

Ford Escape questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Escape?

The 2026 Ford Escape uses 5.5 L/100km by its official figures: 51 mpg in UK gallons and 43 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Ford Escape cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,785 in New Zealand, $1,477 in Australia, £1,085 in United Kingdom, $1,379 in United States.

How far does a Ford Escape go on a full tank?

About 978 km (608 miles) from its 54 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Ford Escape tow?

1,600 kg braked, for the 1.5 EcoBoost FWD.

How big is the Ford Escape's boot?

556 L, for the 1.5 EcoBoost FWD.

Cars like the Escape

From other makes, closest in what they use.

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5.5 L/100km · 51 mpg

Toyota

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2001–2026

5.6 L/100km · 50 mpg

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2000–2022

5.6 L/100km · 50 mpg

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