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2000 Ford Escort MPG & fuel economy

The 2000 Ford Escort is a compact car offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1999 model. Among 43 compact cars rated for 2000, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,722 a year to fuel.

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Combined 27 MPG 24 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $1,722 15,000 mi/yr · $11.48 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2000 #8 of 43 Compact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2000 Ford Escort's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City2410.29.8
Highway3213.67.4
Combined2711.58.7

How it ranks among 2000 Compact Cars

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  1. 1Toyota Echo32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  3. 3Volkswagen Jetta Diesel38 MPG $1,461
  4. 4Toyota Corolla30 MPG $1,550
  5. 5Chevrolet Prizm30 MPG $1,550
  6. 8Ford Escort27 MPG $1,722
  7. 43Jaguar XJR16 MPG $3,703
2000 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

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Escort		 Gas 24 MPG 32 MPG 27 MPG — $1,722
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escort		 Gas 22 MPG 31 MPG 26 MPG — $1,788
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Escort ZX2		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
Escort ZX2		 Gas 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $1,860

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.0L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Passenger volume
87 cu ft
Cargo volume
13 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
329 g/mi

2000 Ford Escort vs. rivals

vs Nissan Sentra 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Escort saves $66/yr vs Dodge Neon 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Neon 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Cougar 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Escort saves $138/yr vs Hyundai Accent/Brio 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Accent/Brio saves $62/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Escort saves $215/yr vs Toyota Corolla 30 MPG · $1,550/yr Corolla saves $172/yr vs Volkswagen Jetta Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Jetta Diesel saves $262/yr vs Volkswagen Golf/GTI Diesel 38 MPG · $1,461/yr Golf/GTI Diesel saves $262/yr vs Toyota Echo 32 MPG · $1,453/yr Echo saves $269/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2000 Ford Escort?

Up to 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 25 to 27 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2000 Ford Escort use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2000 Ford Escort?

The 2000 Ford Escort's fuel average is 11.5 km/L (8.7 L/100 km), or 27 MPG combined: 10.2 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2000 Ford Escort per year?

About $1,722 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $11.48 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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