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Ford Escape Hybrid: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
Rated at 39 MPG combined for 2026, the Ford Escape Hybrid is 33rd of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half, ahead of 71% of the others.
- 39MPG combined33rd of 113 in class
- $1,700a year in fueltied 30th of 113 in class
- 225g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the hybrid models of its class it is 7th of 23 hybrid small SUVs, in the upper half, ahead of 73% of the others. The median of that narrower group is 36 MPG, against 29 MPG for all small SUVs together.
Among all hybrid models of the year, regardless of size, it is 18th of 88 hybrid models, in the top quarter, ahead of 80% of the others.
Within the 14 Ford models rated for 2026 it is 3rd on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 26 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Ford Escape Plug-in hybrid at 40 MPG and just behind it is the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid at 38 MPG.
Fuel cost and CO2
The file prices the fuel for its most efficient version at about $1,700 a year, assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon. That is $600 less than the small SUVs median of $2,300, which makes it tied for 30th of 113 small SUVs, in the upper half.
Tailpipe CO2 is 225 g/mile, 73 g/mile below the small SUVs median of 298.
Rated versions
The city rating of 42 is 6 above the highway rating of 36. The data lists one version for 2026: Escape AWD HEV: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), part-time 4WD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escape AWD HEV: 2.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), part-time 4WD | 39 | 42 | 36 | $1,700 | 225 |
Year by year
The Ford Escape Hybrid is in the data for 7 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. Between 2020 and 2026 the best combined rating fell by 2 MPG, from 41 to 39. The number of rated versions shrank from 2 to 1. Fuel cost for the best version is $1,700 in the latest data against $1,650 in 2020, although the file applies today's fuel prices to every model year, so that change comes from the rating, not from prices.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 39 | 39 | $1,700 | 225 | 29 |
| 2025 | 2 | 39 | 39 | $1,700 | 225 | 29 |
| 2024 | 2 | 39 | 39 | $1,700 | 225 | 28 |
| 2023 | 2 | 39 | 39 | $1,700 | 225 | 27 |
| 2022 | 2 | 41 | 40 | $1,650 | 220 | 26 |
| 2021 | 2 | 41 | 40 | $1,650 | 220 | 26 |
| 2020 | 2 | 41 | 40 | $1,650 | 220 | 26 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | Hybrid | 38 | $1,750 | 2026 |
| Lexus NX Hybrid | Hybrid | 40 | $2,050 | 2026 |
| Mazda CX-50 Hybrid | Hybrid | 38 | $1,750 | 2026 |
| Kia Sorento Hybrid | Hybrid | 37 | $1,800 | 2026 |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | Hybrid | 36 | $1,850 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Ford Escape Plug-in hybrid 40 MPG, $1,700 a year, 1 version, last rated 2026
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Rankings: Small SUVs, Hybrid, Ford, Hybrid small SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.