1996 · Compact Car · Gas

1996 Ford Escort MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Ford Escort is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 30 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 30 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 44 compact cars rated for 1996, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,550 a year to fuel.

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Combined 30 MPG 26 MPG city · 35 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,550 15,000 mi/yr · $10.33 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1996 #3 of 44 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1996 Ford Escort's fuel average is 12.8 km/L (7.8 L/100 km), or 30 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 14.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	26	11.1	9.0
Highway	35	14.9	6.7
Combined	30	12.8	7.8

How it ranks among 1996 Compact Cars

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1Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
2Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
3Ford Escort30 MPG $1,550
4Mercury Tracer30 MPG $1,550
5Mazda Protege30 MPG $1,550
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44Rolls-Royce Corniche/Continental12 MPG $4,938

1996 EscortOther compact carsClass median: $1,938/yr

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

Escort MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Escort	Gas	26 MPG	35 MPG	30 MPG	—	$1,550
FWD · 1.9L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Escort	Gas	22 MPG	29 MPG	25 MPG	—	$1,860
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Escort	Gas	22 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Escort	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.9L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 91 cu ft
Cargo volume: 17 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 296 g/mi

1996 Ford Escort vs. rivals

vs Mercury Tracer 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Corolla 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Escort saves $53/yr vs Saturn SL 29 MPG · $1,603/yr Escort saves $53/yr vs Mazda Protege 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Neon 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Escort saves $111/yr vs Plymouth Neon 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Escort saves $111/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $89/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Jetta Diesel saves $89/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Ford Escort?

Up to 30 MPG combined (26 city / 35 highway); ratings range from 22 to 30 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1996 Ford Escort use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Ford Escort?