The 2021 Ford Escape has well-rounded performance and two engine options with remarkable fuel efficiency and power. Whether you want an eco-conscious hybrid or a sporty engine, you’ll benefit from great fuel economy all around. The Escape achieves an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG.
Drivers in Hamilton, Madison, and Morrisville can find out more about the 2021 Ford Escape MPG with this in-depth fuel economy review from Friendly Ford of Hamilton.
Both Escape engines are fuel-efficient. The base 3-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 28 city/34 highway MPG, and 30 combined MPG with front-wheel drive. With all-wheel drive, this engine gets an EPA-estimated 26 city/31 highway MPG, and 28 combined MPG. With the turbo-four engine and all-wheel drive, the Escape gets an EPA-estimated 23 city/31 highway MPG, and 26 combined MPG.
The hybrid powertrain gets an EPA-estimated 44 city/37 highway MPG, and 41 combined MPG with front-wheel drive. With all-wheel drive, the hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 43 city/37 highway MPG, and 40 combined MPG. The plug-in hybrid gets an EPA-estimated 41 MPGe combined as a hybrid and has 37 miles of all-electric range with a full battery.
The Escape comes with a 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine that produces 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. This engine has reliable power delivery for around-town driving and highway merging and passing.
The optional engine is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that generates 250 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, which is standard for the Titanium and optional for the SEL. This engine mates to an 8-speed automatic transmission and standard front-wheel drive, although all-wheel drive is available. Like the base engine, the 4-cylinder has consistent power delivery but feels more muscular than the 3-cylinder when accelerating.
Two hybrid options are available for the Escape. The SE Sport and Titanium are available with a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine with a small lithium-ion battery pack and a continuously variable transmission. This engine produces 200 horsepower with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
The plug-in hybrid powertrain is available for all trim levels except the base and the SE Sport. This engine uses a 14.4-kWh lithium-ion battery. This engine can be fully charged on a Level-2 charger for about 3.5 hours and comes in front-wheel drive. Both hybrid engines benefit from the continuously variable transmission that simulates automatic shifts at the optimal power range.
The 2021 Ford Escape is a great all-around SUV option that offers remarkable performance and a selection of fuel-efficient engines with impressive power.
Drivers in Hamilton, Madison, and Morrisville can put the 2021 Ford Escape MPG to the test by visiting Friendly Ford of Hamilton. Contact our dealership today to book your Ford Escape test drive!
