2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEV MPG & Specs — Real Fuel Cost
Quick answer
The 2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEV gets an EPA-estimated 43/38 MPG (city/highway) and 40 MPG combined, with an estimated $1,550/year fuel cost and 77 g/mi CO₂. Engine: 2.5 L 4-cyl.
The 2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEV with the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder regular gasoline engine returns an EPA-estimated 43 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway, for a combined 40 MPG. This page summarizes the official EPA fuel-economy and emissions data for this configuration.
| Engine | 2.5 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline |
| Vehicle class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| MPG — city | 43 |
| MPG — highway | 38 |
| MPG — combined | 40 |
| Annual fuel cost* | $1,550 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 77 g/mi |
| EPA GHG score | 10/10 |
| Electric range | 520 mi |
How efficient is it?
With a combined 40 MPG, the 2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEV sits in the very good range for fuel economy. That is about 13% better than the typical Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD of its era (35 MPG class average), making it one of the more efficient choices in its class.
Fuel economy and running costs
At about $1,550 per year in fuel (EPA estimate, 15,000 mi/yr), fuel is a major part of the cost of owning the 2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEV. Over five years that is roughly $7,750 at today's prices — before insurance, maintenance, and depreciation.
Emissions
The 2021 Ford Escape FWD PHEV emits approximately 77 grams of CO₂ per mile at the tailpipe, earning an EPA greenhouse-gas score of 10 out of 10. Lower emissions generally track higher fuel economy.
How to read these numbers
EPA figures come from standardized laboratory test cycles and are the same estimates shown on the vehicle's window sticker. Your real-world mileage depends on driving style, conditions, fuel grade, and maintenance. Use combined MPG and annual fuel cost to compare vehicles fairly.