2026 · Small SUV · Hybrid

2026 Ford Escape Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid is a small SUV with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 39 MPG combined (42 city / 36 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2025 model. Among 114 small SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,192 a year to fuel.

Compare

Combined 39 MPG 42 MPG city · 36 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,192 15,000 mi/yr · $7.95 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2026 #31 of 114 Small SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

Your mileage and prices are saved and used across the site.

Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid's fuel average is 16.6 km/L (6.0 L/100 km), or 39 MPG combined: 17.9 km/L in the city and 15.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	42	17.9	5.6
Highway	36	15.3	6.5
Combined	39	16.6	6.0

How it ranks among 2026 Small SUVs

Full class ranking →

1Tesla Model Y138 MPGe $656
2Toyota bZ131 MPGe $688
3Subaru Uncharted129 MPGe $694
4Lexus RZ126 MPGe $718
5Subaru Solterra120 MPGe $756
···
31Ford Escape Hybrid39 MPG $1,192
···
114Hyundai Nexo68 MPGe $7,941

2026 Escape HybridOther small SUVsClass median: $1,603/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Escape Hybrid MPG across model years

Full history →

1 EPA-rated configuration

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
Part-time 4WD · 2.5L 4-cyl · CVT Escape AWD HEV	Hybrid	42 MPG	36 MPG	39 MPG	—	$1,192

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission: CVT
Drivetrain: Part-time 4WD
Tailpipe CO₂: 225 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 7/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 7/10

2026 Ford Escape Hybrid vs. rivals

vs Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid 83 MPGe + 36 MPG · $1,212/yr Escape Hybrid saves $19/yr vs Honda CR-V Hybrid 40 MPG · $1,162/yr CR-V Hybrid saves $30/yr vs Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr Escape Hybrid saves $31/yr vs Mazda CX-50 Hybrid 38 MPG · $1,224/yr Escape Hybrid saves $31/yr vs Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 77 MPGe + 35 MPG · $1,244/yr Escape Hybrid saves $52/yr vs Kia Sorento Hybrid 37 MPG · $1,257/yr Escape Hybrid saves $64/yr vs Kia Sportage Hybrid 42 MPG · $1,107/yr Sportage Hybrid saves $85/yr vs Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid 42 MPG · $1,107/yr Corolla Cross Hybrid saves $85/yr vs Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 43 MPG · $1,081/yr RAV4 Hybrid saves $111/yr vs Ford Escape 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Escape Hybrid saves $358/yr vs Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid 101 MPGe + 40 MPG · $985/yr Escape Plug-in Hybrid saves $208/yr

Compare the 2026 Escape Hybrid

With any other car from any year, including other Escape Hybrid model years. Type a year to jump, e.g. "2015 Accord".

Same year, other powertrains: 2026 Ford Escape (30 MPG), 2026 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid (101 MPGe + 40 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid?

Up to 39 MPG combined (42 city / 36 highway).

What fuel does the 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2026 Ford Escape Hybrid?