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Ford Escape MPG

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Model Year	Body/Powertrain	MPG
2012	2012 4dr SUV 171-hp 2.5L I4 6-sp automatic FWD	30.25	See all data
With the 168-horsepower 2.5L I4 engine, 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive, the 2012 Ford Escape has been averaging 30.25 MPG (miles per gallon). The 2012 Ford Escapes in this analysis were driven mostly on the highway at an average speed of 65 miles per hour (about 87.5 percent of the miles driven). The rest of the miles were in the suburbs (0 percent), in the city (0 percent), and in heavy traffic (0 percent). In addition, the average 2012 Ford Escape in this analysis was driven on hilly terrain with a light foot and the AC not used at all.
2012	2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic AWD	24	See all data

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2012 Ford Escape

2012 Ford Escape Real Gas Mileage: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2012 Ford Escape Real Gas Mileage: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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