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Ford Escape MPG

MPG Number of Vehicles
22 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
23 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
24 miles per gallon 6 vehicles
25 miles per gallon 3 vehicles
26 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
27 miles per gallon 2 vehicles
28 miles per gallon 0 vehicles
29 miles per gallon 1 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain MPG  
2011 2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD 24.8
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With the turbocharged 180hp 1.5L I4 engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive, the 2011 Ford Escape has been averaging 24.8 MPG (miles per gallon).

The 2011 Ford Escapes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 100 miles per hour (about 50 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the city (20 percent), in heavy traffic (5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2011 Ford Escape in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a light foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2011 2011 4dr SUV 171-hp 2.5L I4 6-sp automatic FWD 24.87
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2011 2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 22.72
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2011 Ford Escape

2011 Ford Escape Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
Looking for something with good fuel mileage and a bit of hauling ability to replace full size truck. Easily doubled fuel mileage. see full Ford Escape review
2011 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic AWD
For a small 4X4 SUV with an automatic tranzmission, the mileage is very good. see full Ford Escape review
2010 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Highest mpg in small suv famiky see full Ford Escape review
2010 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Pretty decent - 26-28 on the highway see full Ford Escape review
2011 Ford Escape Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed automatic FWD
Fuel economy suffers thanks to the need to downshift for even smaller hills and the vehicle's brick-like aerodynamic profile. EPA ratings are 20/28, real-world is closer to 24. see full Ford Escape review
 

2011 Ford Escape Gas Mileage (MPG)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Ford Escape's real-world MPG based on how and where you drive a car.