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

Ford Escape

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Ford Escape. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 5.5 L/100km, about $1,785 a year in New Zealand.

Ford Escape in blue
Fuel use
5.5 L/100km
2026 official
A year's petrol
$1,785
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
1,024 km
56.5 L tank
Seats
5

What a Escape costs to run

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

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$13.33 per 100 km$1,479
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. 29The most fuel-efficient SUVs in New ZealandSUVs 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 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), 2008–2019

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

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—
2025Hybrid5.5 L/100km51 mpg43 mpg—
2025Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2025Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2024Petrol8.4 L/100km34 mpg28 mpg—
2024Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2024Hybrid5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—
2023Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2023Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 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—
2021Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2021Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2021Petrol8.6 L/100km33 mpg27 mpg—
2020Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2020Plug-in hybrid1.5 L/100km188 mpg157 mpg—
2020Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2020Hybrid5.9 L/100km48 mpg40 mpg—
2019Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2019Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg28 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—
2016Diesel5.4 L/100km52 mpg44 mpg—
2016Petrol7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
2015Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2014Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2013Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
2012Hybrid8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
2012Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 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. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Ford Escape cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $1,785 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

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

About 1,024 km from its 56.5 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Ford Escape tow?

1,500 kg braked, for the 2.5 hybrid FWD.

How big is the Ford Escape's boot?

956 L, for the 2.5 hybrid FWD.

Cars like the Escape

From other makes, closest in what they use.

Honda

CR-V

1995–2027

5.5 L/100km

Peugeot

2008

2013–2026

5.5 L/100km

Volkswagen

T-cross

2020–2024

5.5 L/100km

Hyundai

Santa Fe

2001–2027

5.6 L/100km

Toyota

Highlander

2001–2026

5.6 L/100km

Toyota

Kluger

2000–2022

5.6 L/100km

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6.3 L/100km

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5.4 L/100km

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6.7 L/100km

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Kuga

2010–2017

5.4 L/100km

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1984–2026

7.6 L/100km

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Puma

2020–2026

5.3 L/100km

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Mondeo

1997–2020

3.9 L/100km

Ford

Ka

1998–2004

7.9 L/100km

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