Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2001–2026
Ford Escape
MPG, running costs and specs for the Ford Escape. By the official figures, the 2026 gets 51 mpg, about £1,085 a year in the UK.
- MPG
- 51 mpg
- 2026 official · 5.5 L/100km
- A year's petrol
- £1,085
- at today's prices in the UK
- On a full tank
- 636 miles
- 56.5 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a Escape costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, the UK first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £15.49 per 100 miles | £1,085 |
| 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 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.
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Plug-in hybrid | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 188 mpg | 157 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 188 mpg | 157 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 188 mpg | 157 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 5.7 L/100km | 49 mpg | 41 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 188 mpg | 157 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 188 mpg | 157 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 1.5 L/100km | 188 mpg | 157 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Hybrid | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.3 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Hybrid | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 10.0 L/100km | 28 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
Ford Escape questions
What MPG does the Ford Escape get?
The 2026 Ford Escape gets 51 mpg in UK gallons by its official figures (5.5 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Escape cost to run a year in the UK?
About £1,085 a year at today's average petrol price of £1.74/L and a typical year's driving in the UK.
How far does a Ford Escape go on a full tank?
About 636 miles (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.
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