Ford · 1984–2003 · Gas
Ford Escort MPG by year
The EPA has rated 20 model years of the Ford Escort, from 1984 to 2003. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1985, at 33 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2003 model is 22% less efficient than the best 1984 model (25 vs. 32 MPG). The 2003 model is 32% more efficient than the median subcompact car that year (25 vs. 19 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Escort, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Escort model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Gas | 25 MPG | 23 / 28 | 19 | — | 2 | $1,860 |
| 2002 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 31 | 22 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2001 | Gas | 26 MPG lowest 25 |
23 / 31 | 21.5 | — | 3 | $1,788 |
| 2000 | Gas | 27 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 32 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,722 |
| 1999 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 34 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 1998 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 25 |
24 / 34 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,661 |
| 1997 | Gas | 28 MPG lowest 26 |
24 / 34 | 24 | — | 2 | $1,661 |
| 1996 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 22 |
26 / 35 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,550 |
| 1995 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
26 / 34 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 1994 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 23 |
26 / 34 | 23.5 | — | 4 | $1,603 |
| 1993 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 23 |
26 / 35 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,550 |
| 1992 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 23 |
27 / 36 | 23 | — | 6 | $1,550 |
| 1991 | Gas | 30 MPG lowest 23 |
27 / 37 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,550 |
| 1990 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 24 |
28 / 38 | 23 | — | 5 | $1,453 |
| 1989 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 24 |
28 / 38 | 24 | — | 5 | $1,453 |
| 1988 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 24 |
28 / 38 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,453 |
| 1987 | Gas | 31 MPG lowest 25 |
27 / 38 | 24 | — | 4 | $1,500 |
| 1986 | Gas | 29 MPG lowest 22 |
26 / 35 | 25 | — | 5 | $1,603 |
| 1985 | Gas | 33 MPG lowest 23 |
29 / 39 | 25 | — | 15 | $1,409 |
| 1984 | Gas | 32 MPG lowest 23 |
28 / 39 | 24 | — | 10 | $1,453 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Escort year has the best fuel economy?
The 1985 Ford Escort, rated up to 33 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,409 a year.
Which Ford Escort year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2003 model, whose most efficient version is rated 25 MPG combined (about $1,860 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Ford Escort?
The 2003 Ford Escort is rated up to 25 MPG combined.